Accounting Advisory - Senior Manager

Scotland
Accounting Advisory /
Full Time /
Hybrid
Senior Manager - Accounting Advisory
Senior Managers at CFGI will work closely with ‘C-level’ management of FTSE 100, mid-cap, and start-up companies. CFGI Senior Managers 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, and debt raises).
·       Drive client deliverables of financial and regulatory information in accordance with regulatory requirements.
·       Serve as a subject expert matter on projects related to new accounting standards.
·       Lead process improvement projects and implementation of changes.
·       Mentor 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.
·       Eight plus 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.
·       Commitment to quality client service, focusing on ensuring positive resolutions to conflicts.
·       Consistently seek opportunities to enhance your skills by attending higher-level training, developing firm training materials, and enhancing the overall firm knowledge base.