Director

CFGI; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

CFGI seeks a Director to lead Accounting Advisory engagements with Fortune 500, mid-cap, and startup clients. You will own client delivery, mentor teams, and drive complex accounting solutions in a fast-paced, client-facing role.

You will interact with executive teams and auditors, applying deep U.S. GAAP and SEC knowledge while guiding due diligence and financial reporting projects across IPOs, acquisitions, and restructurings. A CPA/MBA or accounting degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong technical skills and working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting.
• Proactive in identifying client needs and building client relationships.
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, ethical and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients’ executive team and auditors, serving as a subject matter expert and leading complex accounting issues.
• Lead client engagements and own delivery on operational due diligence for complex transactions (IPOs, acquisitions, divestitures, stock offerings, debt raises).
• Drive deliverables of financial and regulatory information in accordance with SEC and regulatory requirements (10-Ks, 10-Qs, S-1, S-4 filings).
• Mentor managers and consultants, fostering growth and providing feedback.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

U.S. GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting knowledge

Analytical thinking

Client relationship building

Leadership mentoring

Business development

Ethical and dependable

Education

CPA

MBA

Accounting degree

Job description

Director – Accounting Advisory

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 experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting and/or finance.
• 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.