Finance & Accounting Advisory – Manager
Managers at CFGI work closely with senior management of Fortune 500, mid-cap, and start-up companies. CFGI Managers 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:
- Integration with client’s senior management to solve complex accounting issues and for preparation of proposed resolutions.
- Review of work prepared by consultants on operational due diligence for complex transactions (i.e. – acquisitions and divestitures, stock offerings, debt raises, IPO’s).
- Review of consultants’ deliverables of financial and regulatory information in accordance with SEC and regulatory requirements (i.e. – 10K’s, 10Q’s, S-1 and S-4 filings, audit coordination).
- Research and documentation projects related to new ASC accounting standards.
- Process improvement projects and implementation of changes.
- Lead and mentor consultants, acting as a role model, and providing creative solutions that enhance the consultant’s overall experience.
- Participate in the firm’s recruiting efforts, client relationship building, and business development efforts.
What you must have:
- 5–8 years of experience in public accounting, accounting advisory, consulting, and/or corporate accounting/finance.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience at a Big 4 firm (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, or PwC).
What sets you apart:
- Experience applying U.S. GAAP through financial statement preparation, audit engagements, month-end close, financial reporting, or technical accounting research.
- Experience leading engagement workstreams, supervising staff, and managing project timelines and deliverables.
- Experience reviewing work product, providing guidance to junior team members, and serving as a primary point of contact for clients.
- Experience applying accounting and financial reporting knowledge to solve complex business and accounting challenges.
Nice to have:
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification.
- Experience with SEC reporting and filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and S-1, or public-company financial reporting environments.
- Experience performing technical accounting research, preparing accounting memoranda, and/or applying guidance in complex accounting areas, including revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, or stock-based compensation.
Who thrives here:
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to assimilate easily into teams.
- Proactive in identifying client needs and building strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and set clear expectations.
- Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable.
- High energy with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service and driving positive outcomes.