CFGI

Technical accounting, M&A, tax advisory services

Finance & Accounting Advisory Director

Financial & Transaction AdvisoryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCambridge, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

An undergraduate degree in Accounting – ACA, ACCA, CPA and/or MBA combined with solid accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in accounting.
12+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting and/or finance.
Outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with an ability to assimilate easily into teams.
Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP.
Proactive in identifying client needs and effective in building a strong relationship with clients.
Highly organized and focused and demonstrates the ability to set overall engagement expectations and direction.
Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities.
Entrepreneurial nature, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable.
High energy with commitment to quality client service, focusing on ensuring positive resolutions to conflicts.
Consistently seek opportunities to enhance your skills by attending higher-level training, develop firm training materials and enhance overall firm knowledge base.

Responsibilities

Interact with clients’ executive team and auditors, serving as a subject matter expert, leading clients through complex accounting issues and driving conclusions.
Lead client engagement and own client delivery on operational due diligence for complex transactions (i.e. – IPO’s, acquisitions and divestitures, stock offerings and debt raises).
Drive client deliverables of financial and regulatory information in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Serve as a subject matter expert on projects related to new accounting standards.
Lead process improvement projects and implementation of changes.
Mentor senior managers, managers, and consultants, acting as a moral and ethical role model, fostering engagement team professional growth, and providing constructive and actionable feedback.
Lead firm initiatives and identify areas for improvements.
Play an active role in the firm’s recruiting efforts, client relationship building, and business development efforts.

Director – Accounting Advisory

Directors at CFGI will work closely with ‘C-level’ management of FTSE 100, mid-cap and start-up companies. CFGI Directors lead project teams and interact with clients and their Big 4 auditors on all aspects of engagements, including report writing, developing and managing clients relationships, and business development.

Take ownership of your career at CFGI:

·Gain exposure to a wide range of industries and/or projects.

·Make a true business impact with your clients.

·Own projects from start to finish.

·Experience client interaction and thrive in a client-facing role.

·Be consistently challenged and learn through a collegial environment created from top tier experts hired within the firm.

·Enjoy the flexibility of office/remote/client site work locations (engagement specific).

·Create your own path.

·Enjoy what you do!

What you might expect:

·Interact with clients’ executive team and auditors, serving as a subject matter expert, leading clients through complex accounting issues and driving conclusions.

·Lead client engagement and own client delivery on operational due diligence for complex transactions (i.e. – IPO’s, acquisitions and divestitures, stock offerings and debt raises).

·Drive client deliverables of financial and regulatory information in accordance with regulatory requirements.

·Serve as a subject matter expert on projects related to new accounting standards.

·Lead process improvement projects and implementation of changes.

·Mentor senior managers, managers, and consultants, acting as a moral and ethical role model, fostering engagement team professional growth, and providing constructive and actionable feedback.

·Lead firm initiatives and identify areas for improvements.

·Play an active role in the firm’s recruiting efforts, client relationship building, and business development efforts.

Who you are:

·An undergraduate degree in Accounting – ACA, ACCA, CPA and/or MBA combined with solid accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in accounting.

·12+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting and/or finance.

·Outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with an ability to assimilate easily into teams.

·Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP.

·Proactive in identifying client needs and effective in building a strong relationship with clients.

·Highly organized and focused and demonstrates the ability to set overall engagement expectations and direction.

·Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities.

·Entrepreneurial nature, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable.

·High energy with commitment to quality client service, focusing on ensuring positive resolutions to conflicts.

·Consistently seek opportunities to enhance your skills by attending higher-level training, develop firm training materials and enhance overall firm knowledge base.

About the Company

CFGI

Technical accounting, M&A, tax advisory services

CFGI provides financial consulting services that act as an extension of a company’s internal finance team, covering technical accounting, interim management, corporate tax, private equity services, valuation, M&A support, and robotic process automation. It embeds senior professionals to run or support finance functions, serving as technical accounting advisor, controller, or CFO, and delivering project-based expertise. Unlike firms that offer only standalone advisory, CFGI collaborates directly with internal staff across a broad range of needs, including specialized services like private equity, valuation, and RPA. Its goal is to help clients improve reporting accuracy and efficiency and to scale their finance capabilities by integrating experienced professionals into their organization.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Boston, MA
Founded: 2000

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