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Accounting Advisory - Senior Manager

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL
130K-185K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
130K-185K Annually
Senior level
The Senior Manager leads client engagements, mentors staff, and drives improvements while serving as a subject matter expert on accounting issues and compliance.
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Senior Manager – Accounting Advisory

Senior Managers will work closely with ‘C-level’ management of Fortune 500, 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, 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.

·       Eight plus years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting/finance.

·       Outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with an 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.

 

CFGI is dedicated to offering our employees strong and inclusive total compensation packages. Offer packages are based on several factors, such as the specific role and level being hired for, location, as well as the individual's skills, experiences, and qualifications. The good-faith estimated base salary range for this position is: $130,000 - $185,000. In addition to the base compensation, CFGI offers a competitive benefits package and various bonus programs and incentives, based upon an individual’s level and overall work performance.  

Top Skills

Sec Reporting
U.S. Gaap

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