Finance & Accounting Advisory - Manager at CFGI (Scotland, United Kingdom)Finance & Accounting Advisory - Manager

Manager - Accounting Advisory Managers at CFGI work closely with senior management of FTSE 100, 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 and developing and managing client relationships.

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 a flexibility working environment - office/remote/client site (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 work prepared by consultants on operational due diligence for complex transactions (i.e. – acquisitions and divestitures, stock offerings, debt raises, IPO’s).
• Review consultants’ deliverables of financial and regulatory information in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Research and document projects related to new accounting standards, process improvement, and implementations.
• 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 – ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA and/or MBA combined with solid accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in Accounting.
• Five to seven years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting and/or finance.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with an ability to assimilate easily into teams.
• Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• 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.