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CFGI

Technical accounting, M&A, tax advisory services

Financial Risk Advisory Director

Risk, Regulatory & Legal AdvisoryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeParis, FranceNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • More than 10 years of experience, including some experience at a Big Four firm or a leading national firm.
  • Strong operational experience implementing SOX as an expert on implementation projects.
  • Fluent English.
  • Entrepreneurial, autonomous, ethical, and reliable approach.
  • A business-school degree, university degree in accounting, or degree in a similar field.
  • Strong interpersonal and writing skills, with the ability to integrate into teams.
  • Understanding of client-service requirements and flexibility to accommodate unexpected schedules and travel to meet deadlines and client requests.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple simultaneous SOX projects at different stages of maturity, including new implementations, recurring projects, and limited-scope engagements.
  • Execute projects autonomously without constant supervision.
  • Set realistic timelines with clients and internally.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and management on each project.
  • Plan and supervise teams of varying levels according to project needs and scope.
  • Manage team workloads while meeting milestones and delivering on time and within budget.
  • Monitor budgets, anticipate variances, and obtain client approval before performing additional services.
  • Ensure timesheets are compliant and monitor budget variances and billing.
  • Regularly communicate project progress to clients and the responsible Partner by email, phone, video conference, or in person.
  • Apply expertise in SOX implementation for newly public companies, including designing controls appropriate to organizational maturity, providing practical guidance, and managing and remediating deficiencies.
  • Draft and review control descriptions, organizational charts, and narratives, and define the scope of systems and applications.
  • Apply Big Four methodologies for sampling, testing, and deficiency evaluation.
  • Review SOC 1 Type II reports and map complementary user entity controls, including those of subcontractors.
  • Apply knowledge of information technology general controls, SEC guidance on SOX requirements for different filer types, and PCAOB and ISA standards.
  • Provide constructive real-time feedback and formal evaluations.
  • Identify development opportunities and strategically assign team members.
  • Support team motivation and cohesion.

Desired Qualifications

  • CPA and/or DEC combined with strong accounting experience is appreciated but not required.

About the Company

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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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