Overview

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 client 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.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services

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