Manager – Accounting Advisory
Managers at CFGI work closely with senior management of CAC 40, 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 French and EU regulatory requirements, including AMF filings and IFRS reporting.
· Research and documentation projects related to new IFRS accounting standards and European accounting guidelines.
· 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.
Who you are:
· An undergraduate degree in Accounting – A French accounting designation (e.g., DEC, ACCA, DSCG) or a CPA and/or MBA is highly preferred.
· Five to seven years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting/finance.
· Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with an ability to assimilate easily into teams.
· Strong knowledge of French GAAP, IFRS, and U.S. GAAP, with familiarity in SEC reporting being a plus.
· Proactive in identifying client needs and effective in building a strong relationship with clients.
· Highly organized and focused and demonstrates 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.