Finance & Accounting Advisory - Managing Director in Scotland

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.