Accounting Advisory - Director

CFGI; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director for their Accounting Advisory services, responsible for managing client engagements and driving operational due diligence. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in public accounting, possess strong technical skills in IFRS, and demonstrate high interpersonal abilities, fostering relationships with clients and mentoring junior staff. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and impact across various industries.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in public accounting or industry.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, and US GAAP.
• Proactive in identifying client needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and own delivery on operational due diligence.
• Interact as a subject matter expert with clients' executive teams.
• Mentor junior staff and foster engagement team growth.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Technical skills

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting

ACA, ACCA, CPA and/or MBA

Job description

Director - Accounting Advisory

Directors at CFGI will work closely with 'C-level' management of FTSE 100, 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 clients 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 and debt raises).

• Drive client deliverables of financial and regulatory information in accordance with regulatory requirements.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on projects related to new accounting standards.

• Lead process improvement projects and implementation of changes.

• Mentor senior managers, managers, and consultants, acting as a moral and ethical role 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 - ACA, ACCA, CPA and/or MBA combined with solid accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in accounting.

• 12+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting and/or finance.

• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with an ability to assimilate easily into teams.

• Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP.

• Proactive in identifying client needs and effective in building a strong relationship with clients.

• Highly organized and focused and demonstrates the 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.

• Consistently seek opportunities to enhance your skills by attending higher-level training, develop firm training materials and enhance overall firm knowledge base.