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Accounting Advisory - Director

CFGI

3 days ago

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Summary

CFGI is seeking a Director of Accounting Advisory to join their team in Chicago, IL. The role involves leading project teams and interacting with clients and their Big 4 auditors on various engagements.

About the Role

As a Director of Accounting Advisory, you will work closely with C-level management of Fortune 500, mid-cap, and start-up companies. Your responsibilities will include leading client engagements, driving operational due diligence for complex transactions, and serving as a subject matter expert on accounting issues. You will also mentor team members, lead process improvement projects, and play an active role in business development efforts.

About You

Required:

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.
Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting.

Preferred:

Proactive in identifying client needs and effective in building strong relationships with clients.
Highly organized and focused with the ability to set overall engagement expectations.
Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities.
Entrepreneurial nature, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable.

Benefits

Flexibility of office/remote/client site work locations.
Exposure to a wide range of industries and projects.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.

CFGI

As a leading global accounting and business advisory firm, CFGI provides solutions to solve clients’ most complex problems, without the restrictions created by auditor independence rules. We were founded to be a partner to the CFO and see ourselves as an extension of your organization. We’re dedicated to delivering finance solutions that will continue to generate value long after implementation. Our team of over 1000 former Big 4 professionals brings expertise across technical accounting, capital markets, tax, valuation, ESG, transaction advisory, restructuring, cybersecurity and technology solutions — all delivered with an independent and roll-up-the-sleeves approach. Founded in 2000, CFGI serves thousands of global clients from over 30 offices throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions. By choosing CFGI as your partner, you gain access to a full-service resource, equipped to efficiently address your most crucial challenges.

Chicago, IL