Finance & Accounting Advisory - Director

CFGI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dallas is seeking a Director to lead client engagements and mentor teams. This role involves working closely with C-level management across industries and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of accounting experience, primarily within public accounting and at least two years at a Big 4 firm. This position allows for a flexible work environment and offers opportunities for professional growth and significant impact on client projects.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in public accounting or industry accounting/finance.
• At least two years of experience at a Big 4 firm.
• Proactive in identifying client needs and building client relationships.
• Highly organized with effective engagement expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and operational due diligence for transactions.
• Drive client deliverables in accordance with SEC requirements.
• Mentor managers and consultants.
• Play an active role in recruiting and business development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Technical understanding of U.S. GAAP

Analytical abilities

Critical thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting

CPA and/or MBA

Job description

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.

Who you are

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting - CPA and/or MBA combined with solid accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in Accounting.
• 12 plus years of experiencein public accounting and/or industry accounting/finance with a minimum of two years at a Big 4 firm (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, or PwC).
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and ability to assimilate easily into teams.
• Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting.
• 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.