Manager Finance & Accounting Advisory - US Markets

About the role

The Manager will advise clients on complex accounting and financial reporting matters, serving as a subject matter expert for US GAAP and US-related transactions. This role involves leading a local hub for US transactions, managing M&A accounting, and guiding companies through US capital market requirements. You will also play a key role in growing the Swiss practice by identifying business opportunities and developing new service offerings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the firm's subject matter expert for US GAAP reporting and US-related transactions.
• Build and lead a local hub for US transactions to capture cross-border synergies.
• Manage accounting and reporting for M&A transactions, including purchase accounting and post-deal integration.
• Guide companies through IPO readiness, execution, and SEC reporting requirements.
• Advise on technical accounting conversions, consolidations, and PCAOB audit-ready reporting.
• Manage engagement economics, delivery risk, and stakeholder expectations from scope to delivery.
• Contribute to business development by spotting opportunities and preparing proposals.

Required skills

• US GAAP
• Financial reporting
• M&A accounting
• SEC reporting
• PCAOB
• Capital markets
• English

Nice to have

• IFRS
• IPO
• de-SPAC
• Carve-outs

Qualifications

• Academic background in accounting, finance, or economics
• Qualified accountant credential (US CPA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Six to eight years in a Big 4 or comparable advisory environment

Certifications

• US CPA
• ACCA

Benefits

• Above-average compensation
• Pillar 2 occupational pension plan
• 25 vacation days
• Flexible working
• Reka-Lunch meal card
• SBB half-fare travelcard
• Mobile phone with European carrier plan
• Internal coaching program
• Company events

About the Company

CFGI is a globally operating group with a presence in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany, specializing in financial and accounting advisory services.