Managing Director, Finance & Accounting Advisory

CFGI

Manager in Accounting Advisory at CFGI, working with Fortune 500 and mid-cap companies. Leading project teams and managing client relationships while tackling complex accounting challenges.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managers at CFGI work closely with senior management of Fortune 500, mid-cap, and start-up companies.
CFGI 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.
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.
Integration with client’s senior management to solve complex accounting issues and for preparation of proposed resolutions.
Review work prepared by consultants on operational due diligence for complex transactions (i.e. – acquisitions and divestitures, stock offerings, debt raises, IPO’s).
Review consultants’ 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).
Research and documentation projects related to new ASC accounting standards.
Process improvement projects and implementation of changes.
Lead and mentor consultants, acting as a role model, and providing creative solutions that enhance the consultant’s overall experience.
Participate in the firm’s recruiting efforts, client relationship building, and business development efforts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An undergraduate degree in Accounting – CPA and/or MBA combined with solid accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in Accounting.
Five to seven years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting/finance.
Excellent 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package
Various bonus programs and incentives

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Hard Skills & Tools

U.S. GAAPSEC reportingoperational due diligencefinancial analysisaccounting standardsreport writingproject managementbusiness developmentclient relationship managementprocess improvement

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillswritten communicationoral communicationanalytical thinkingcritical thinkingorganizational skillsself-motivationdependabilityentrepreneurial mindsetconflict resolution

Certifications

CPAMBA