Accounting Advisory - Director

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.