Finance & Accounting Advisory - Senior Manager

CFGI; Paris; Sur place; EUR 75 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading consultancy firm in France seeks a Senior Manager – Accounting Advisory to lead project teams and collaborate with clients on accounting engagements. The ideal candidate will manage complex transactions, provide guidance on IFRS standards, and mentor junior staff. Candidates should ideally have a Master's degree in Accounting and a minimum of eight years’ experience in public accounting. This role promises significant client interaction and the opportunity to make a real business impact.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree with a curriculum in Accounting is preferred.
• At least eight years of experience in public accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and French GAAP.

Responsabilités

• Lead client engagement and delivery on operational due diligence.
• Drive client deliverables of financial information according to IFRS.
• Mentor managers and consultants, providing constructive feedback.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Formation

Master’s degree in Accounting

French accounting designation (DEC, DSCG) or CPA/MBA

Description du poste

Senior Manager – Accounting Advisory

Senior Managers at CFGI work closely with the senior 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 accounting engagements, from report writing to developing client relationships and driving 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

• 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. IPOs, 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

• 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.
• At least eight years of experience in public accounting or industry accounting/finance.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, French GAAP, and U.S. GAAP (a plus), with familiarity in public company reporting.
• 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.