About the role
Senior Manager – Conseil Comptable et Support Opérationnel
Senior Managers at CFGI work closely with the senior management of CAC 40, mid-cap, and start-up companies. They lead project teams and collaborate with clients and their external auditors (including Big 4 firms) on all aspects of accounting engagements, from report writing to developing client relationships and driving business development.
Take ownership of your career at CFGI
- Gain exposure to a 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.
- 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 IFRS standards and meeting regulatory requirements of French and EU markets (i.e., AMF filings, ESEF compliance, and EU financial disclosure).
- Serve as a subject matter expert on projects related to new IFRS standards and other European accounting regulations.
- 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
- A Master’s degree with a curriculum in Accounting – A French accounting designation (e.g., DEC, DSCG) or a CPA and/or MBA (or equivalent, Grande Ecole de Commerce ou d’Ingénieurs) is highly preferred.
- At least eight years of experience in public accounting or industry accounting/finance.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, French GAAP, and U.S. GAAP (a plus), with familiarity in public company reporting.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to integrate seamlessly into teams and interact effectively with clients and auditors.
- Ability to identify client needs and deliver solutions, building strong and trusted client relationships.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to lead client engagements and drive successful outcomes.
- Highly organized, focused, and able to set clear expectations and direction for your team.