Finance & Accounting Advisory - Managing Director

Managing Director – Finance & Accounting Advisory

At CFGI, Managing Directors serve as key leaders in our organization, working closely with C-level executives at FTSE 100, mid-cap and start-up companies. As a Managing Director, you will take ownership of client relationships, drive engagement success, and play a pivotal role in the firm’s business development and growth strategies.

Take ownership of your career at CFGI:

• Lead high-impact engagements across various industries and complex accounting topics.
• Act as a strategic advisor to clients, providing expertise in technical accounting, transaction support, and regulatory reporting.
• Build and manage long-term client relationships and expand CFGI’s market presence.
• Drive firm initiatives, contribute to thought leadership, and mentor high-performing teams.

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 and oversee all aspects of client engagements, from scoping to execution, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Drive client deliverables of financial and regulatory information in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive business development initiatives by identifying new client opportunities, maintaining strong industry relationships, and actively participating in firm-wide growth strategies.
• Mentor and develop professionals at all levels, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Develop and enhance the firm’s training programs, providing guidance on new accounting standards and best practices.

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.
• 14 years of experience in accounting, finance, or consulting, including tenure at a Big 4 accounting firm.
• 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.
• 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.