Finance & Accounting Advisory - Manager

About the role

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

• 5-9 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.