About the role
Managing Director – Finance & Accounting Advisory
At CFGI, Managing Directors serve as key leaders in our organization, working closely with C-level executives at FTSE 100, mid-cap and start-up companies. As a Managing Director, you will take ownership of client relationships, drive engagement success, and play a pivotal role in the firm’s business development and growth strategies.
Take ownership of your career at CFGI: • Lead high-impact engagements across various industries and complex accounting topics. • Act as a strategic advisor to clients, providing expertise in technical accounting, transaction support, and regulatory reporting. • Build and manage long-term client relationships and expand CFGI’s market presence. • Drive firm initiatives, contribute to thought leadership, and mentor high-performing teams.
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 and oversee all aspects of client engagements, from scoping to execution, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. • Drive client deliverables of financial and regulatory information in accordance with regulatory requirements. • Drive business development initiatives by identifying new client opportunities, maintaining strong industry relationships, and actively participating in firm-wide growth strategies. • Mentor and develop professionals at all levels, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and professional growth. • Develop and enhance the firm’s training programs, providing guidance on new accounting standards and best practices.
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. • 14+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or consulting, including tenure at a Big 4 accounting firm. • 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.
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