Accounting Advisory - Manager

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.