Accounting Advisory - Senior Manager

Senior Manager – Accounting Advisory

Senior Managers at CFGI work closely with the C-level management of CAC 40, mid-cap, and start-up companies. They lead project teams and collaborate with clients and their external auditors (including Big 4 firms) on all aspects of engagements, from report writing to developing client relationships and driving 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:

·       Interact with clients’ executive team and auditors, serving as a subject matter expert, leading clients through complex accounting issues and driving conclusions.  

·       Lead client engagement and own client delivery on operational due diligence for complex transactions (i.e. – IPO’s, acquisitions and divestitures, stock offerings, debt raises).

·       Drive client deliverables of financial and regulatory information in accordance IFRS standards and meeting regulatory requirements of French and EU markets (i.e., AMF filings, ESEF compliance, and EU financial disclosure).

·       Serve as a subject matter expert on projects related to new IFRS standards and other European accounting regulations.

·       Lead process improvement projects and implementation of changes.

·       Mentor managers and consultants, acting as a moral and ethical model, fostering engagement team professional growth, and providing constructive and actionable feedback. 

·       Lead firm initiatives and identify areas for improvements. 

·       Play an active role 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, DSCG) or a CPA and/or MBA is highly preferred.

·       At least eight years of experience in public accounting or industry accounting/finance.

·       Strong knowledge of French GAAP, IFRS, and U.S. GAAP, with familiarity in SEC reporting being a plus.

·       Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to integrate seamlessly into teams and interact effectively with clients and auditors.

·       Ability to identify client needs and deliver solutions, building strong and trusted client relationships.

·       Strong analytical skills and the ability to lead client engagements and drive successful outcomes.

·       Highly organized, focused, and able to set clear expectations and direction for your team.

·       Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, ethical, and dependable, with a high energy level and a commitment to delivering quality service.