Senior) Manager; f​/m​/d) Finance & Accounting Advisory - US Markets

You advise clients on the complex accounting and financial reporting matters that shape their most important decisions, including:

• Subject matter expertise:
  Serve as the firm  subject matter expert for US GAAP reporting and US-related transactions, covering inbound and outbound deals as well as US filers.
• US transaction hub:
  Build and lead a local hub for US transactions, working closely with CFGI Americas to capture cross-border synergies (e.g. in the Biotech market).
• M&A accounting:
  Shape the accounting and reporting that underpins major M&A transactions – purchase accounting, combined financial statements, pro-forma financial information, and post-deal finance integration.
• Capital Markets & IPO services:
  Guide companies to US capital markets, from IPO readiness and execution (including SEC reporting) through post-listing requirements.
• Technical & operational accounting:
  Advise clients on conversions to US GAAP, consolidations, PCAOB audit-ready reporting and closing procedures, and implementation of new accounting pronouncements.
• Lead engagements from first scope to final delivery – manage engagement economics, delivery risk, and stakeholder expectations.
• You are a significant part of growing the Swiss practice – spotting opportunities within existing relationships, contributing to proposals, and building new business.
• Add to the firm  voice through developing new service offerings, hosting events and preparing publications.

You will recognize yourself in most of the following:

• An academic background in accounting, finance, or economics, ideally paired with a qualified accountant credential (US CPA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Six to eight years in a Big 4 or comparable advisory environment, or in a senior technical accounting or financial reporting role in industry.
• Deep, applied knowledge in US GAAP (IFRS a plus), applied to complex standards in a client-facing or technical accounting setting.
• Fluent in English.

• The interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships with senior finance stakeholders (e.g. CFOs, controllers, audit committees, and external auditors, etc.).
• Advisory experience with capital markets transactions, such as IPOs/de-SPACs and carve-outs.
• Curiosity, a collaborative instinct, and the ambition to thrive somewhere entrepreneurial and growing fast.
• A track record of leading several engagements at once, managing their economics, and delivering quality work under tight timelines.

We invest in our people and back it up with real benefits:

• Above-average compensation
• Pillar 2 occupational pension plan with increased savings rates
• 25 vacation days
• Flexible working
• Reka-Lunch meal card
• SBB half-fare travelcard
• Mobile phone with a fully covered European carrier plan
• Internal coaching program
• Company events (office outings | quarterly events)

By submitting your application, you are providing personal data to CFGI Germany GmbH, Theodor-Heuss-Stra  10, 70174 Stuttgart ( CFGI ). This is necessary in order for your application to be considered. CFGI processes the data you provide for the purpose of further reviewing your application. Please note that CFGI is part of the globally operating CFGI Group, which includes, in particular, companies in the United States (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK).

The position advertised here involves an international scope of work and integration into international teams. This may require involving colleagues based outside the European Union already at the application stage. Your application documents will be made available electronically to colleagues with whom you will later work (in the USA and/or UK). CFGI always…