Accounting Advisory

Manager – Accounting Advisory

Managers at CFGI work closely with senior management of CAC 40, mid-cap, and start-up companies. CFGI Managers lead accounting project teams and interact with clients and their Big 4 auditors on all aspects of engagements, including advising client management on complex accounting, identifying and resolving key issues, financial report writing, developing and managing client relationships, and business development.

Take ownership of your career at CFGI:

• Gain exposure to a 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.
• 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.
• Involvement in 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:

• A Master’s degree with a curriculum in Accounting – A French accounting designation (e.g., DEC, DSCG) or a CPA and/or MBA (or equivalent, Grande Ecole de Commerce ou d’Ingénieurs) 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 IFRS, French GAAP, and U.S. GAAP (a plus), and familiarity in SEC reporting.
• 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.