Accounting Advisory, Media & Entertainment - Director

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2 Locations
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Senior level
Consulting • Financial Services
The Role
The Director will manage M&E accounting challenges, develop client relationships, lead training programs, and enhance firm growth while mentoring team members.
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This role requires extensive knowledge of M&E-specific accounting challenges, such as content capitalization and impairment, revenue recognition, and valuation of intellectual property, among others. The Director will effectively solve complex accounting/technical issues and clearly communicate solutions with little to no involvement of Partner. They will leverage U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting regulations, and industry guidance to enhance technical capabilities within the practice. Additionally, the Director will develop and lead targeted training programs tailored to M&E accounting complexities and foster firm-wide technical growth.

 

The Director will take responsibility for all aspects of engagement/project deliverables and manage a portfolio of client projects with the M&E space; own client delivery and overall client relationships and is viewed as engagement leader by client; and consistently communicate issues to clients and provide solutions that are well-thought and clearly articulated. Will consistently deliver outstanding written communication, continue to drive billable hours and exceptional client service; ensure Directors, Senior Managers, Managers, and Consultants are fully staffed and utilized within the M&E practice. 

 

The Director will play a critical role in practice growth and business development by generating leads and securing new clients within the M&E industry, proactively identifying and scoping opportunities at existing clients, and building a robust network of M&E decision-makers, influencers, and referral sources. They will enhance CFGI’s brand by actively participating in industry events, conferences, and boards relevant to the M&E sector; and participate in the recruiting process by seeking opportunities to interview candidates as well as seeking opportunities to refer candidates to CFGI as we continue to grow the M&E practice.

 

Will comply with timesheet submissions and other policies; drive compliance across the M&E team and take full responsibility for invoicing and collections. In addition, the Director will mentor all CFGI professionals and encourage professional growth across the company; will lead by example by taking ownership of team mistakes, celebrating team successes, demonstrating strong morals, and acting as a model of work ethic and will drive overall firm growth and development by establishing and leading firm initiatives wherever possible.

 

Will be expected to be active in the community (board activities, etc.) and burnish the firm’s brand externally; drive the practice’s strategic direction; and be involved in initiatives and improvements.

 

Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Commerce plus 8 years of experience in Accounting. (Employer will accept a 3-year foreign degree as equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree.) Alternatively, will accept a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Commerce plus 8 years of experience in Accounting.

 

Must have: CPA. Professional experience with US GAAP and SEC reporting regulations and Excel; international accounting experience; experience with Big 4 accounting firm; and a mastery of mentoring, speaking, presenting, training, and writing skills.

Top Skills

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Sec Reporting
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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
916 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

CFGI is a unique and highly specialized financial consulting firm that is strategically positioned to help companies through a range of routine and complex business scenarios. As an extension of your corporate finance team, CFGI works alongside your internal staff, serving in a variety of roles – from technical accounting advisor to M&A support to Controller or CFO – and delivering seamless support services. Our key areas of expertise include:

» Technical Consulting
» Interim Management
» Corporate Tax
» Private Equity Services
» Valuation
» Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

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