Finance & Accounting Advisory - Director

Finance & Accounting Advisory – Director

Directors at CFGI will work closely with ‘C-level’ management of Fortune 500, mid-cap, and start-up companies. CFGI Directors 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: 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 with SEC and regulatory requirements (i.e. – 10K’s, 10Q’s, S-1 and S-4 filings, audit coordination). Serve as a subject matter expert on projects related to new ASC accounting standards. 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.

What you must have: 12+ 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 building and managing relationships with executive stakeholders, including Controllers, CAOs, CFOs, Audit Committees, Boards of Directors, and private equity sponsors. Experience leading large accounting, audit, or advisory engagements, including oversight of engagement economics, staffing strategy, quality, and delivery across multiple projects or teams. Experience contributing to business development efforts through proposal support, client expansion opportunities, networking, thought leadership, referral generation, and strategic account growth. Experience developing leaders, mentoring managers and senior managers, and contributing to hiring, performance management, training, or organizational initiatives. Experience advising clients on complex accounting, financial reporting, transaction, regulatory, or operational matters and serving as a trusted advisor during significant business events.

Nice to have: CPA license. Experience with SEC reporting, IPO readiness, registration statements, or public-company financial reporting environments. Experience preparing or reviewing technical accounting memoranda and advising on complex accounting matters including revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, stock-based compensation, debt/equity transactions, impairments, or consolidations. Experience supporting significant transactions including IPOs, carve-outs, spin-offs, M&A transactions, debt offerings, capital raises, or private equity-backed transactions.

Who thrives here: Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization. Proactive in identifying client needs and developing long-term trusted advisor relationships. Highly organized with the ability to lead multiple engagements, teams, and competing priorities Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities. Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable. High energy with a commitment to exceptional client service, practice growth, and talent development.