Our specialization in finance recruitment, together with our own finance backgrounds, has proven successful. Being provided the chance to deliver high-quality consulting solutions for finance-related positions is the pinnacle of our services and a chance we do not take lightly. We work daily to ensure we can provide high-performing, experienced, and competent consultants due to our established and ever-growing network of finance specialists.
Some of the key skills we’ve identified are drivers of success for a group accountant profile include: being responsible, a team player, driven, committed, and having problem-solving skills. A group accountant also requires a solid understanding of organizational accounting and reporting, as well as any local, national, and continental financial regulations that may apply. In our scouting process we of course have in-depth reference investigations to ensure we connect the correct consultant with the correct role.
CFO Recruitments’ long-standing experience connecting experienced interim group accountants to our customers, in addition to our foundation in finance and accounting work, has so far been a successful combination. It is vital to us that we remain trusted partners to our clients and individuals within our network, and strive to maintain our position as one of the leading players in our marketplace.
Should you have any further questions or require a quote on our interim solutions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Otherwise, find more information below.
Interim group accountant for parental leave, sick leave, or during ongoing recruitment
Reasons for requiring a consultant vary. In our experience sick leave, parental leave, and covering a job vacancy while recruiting are among the most common. We can offer consultants on both a short and long-term basis, and whether you have an end date or not.
While the need for consultancy services varies, more often than not, our clients require quick, high-quality solutions. For this reason, we at CFO Recruitment have built an extensive network of financial specialists and provide a quick and high-quality turnaround on resource issues.
Group accountant job description
The role of a group accountant includes consolidating financial statements and understanding the financial position and cash flow of large and complex organizations. Having an in-depth knowledge of accounting and any applicable legislation/regulations (i.e. IFRS, K3) is obviously vital. This position may report to a head of accounting, finance manager, or directly to the CFO.
In practice
The work of a group accountant commonly consists of reporting group companies, consolidating during monthly/quarterly/annual close, preparing annual reports in accordance with applicable regulations, preparing financial statements for different intervals, and handling eliminations. In some cases, group accountants may also have a responsibility to ensure high-quality accounting throughout the organization, as well as, be responsible for the development and improvement of routines and processes.
The finance department and its design
The accounting department can be likened to the heart of the finance department. It holds vital importance in small, medium, and large-cap organizations. In smaller companies, it’s not uncommon for a single individual to shoulder the entire financial responsibility of the accounting team. They often have the title of finance manager. As the size and complexity of the organization grow, so does the finance department. In small/mid-cap companies the standard set-up usually contains a finance manager, accountants, and accounting clerks/bookkeepers. In large organizations, finance functions often consist of multiple individuals who often have specialized roles i.e. some accounting clerks will focus entirely on accounts payable or receivable and handling the invoice process between clients and suppliers, payroll specialists, tax specialists, etc. Generally, the accounting manager has overall responsibility for this team and often reports directly to the CFO. In large and complex organizations there may be a finance team responsible for the accounts on a group level, and this is where the role of group accountant is placed.
Skills and competences
Group accountants are expected to have a solid background and knowledge of accounting principles/regulations, and are able to be self-sufficient with strong analytical skills. Furthermore, a group accountant should be a confident decision-maker who knows how to prioritize, delegate, and take action when required. It is advantageous to have a long-standing experience in similar roles.
Software knowledge
Being financial software savvy is definitely advantageous for our customers. We are therefore selective in our consultant scouting process. Our consultants have good knowledge of one or more financial systems i.e. consolidation systems such as Aaro, Hyperion (HFM), Cognos (Cognos Controller) and Ocra, and large ERP systems such as SAP, Agresso, Navision, or Visma. We believe consultants should be able to hit the ground running, and to do this software knowledge is essential.
Industry Experience
Our recruiters at CFO Recruitment have industry experience, and we believe this is key in pairing the right individual with the right client. With our own background in finance, we can quickly identify the resource issue and what is required to find a high-quality solution. We pull fitting, available consultants from our extensive network to connect with our clients. We at CFO Recruitment have had a broad range of job titles, come from different branches, and organization sizes, and can understand the complexity and nuances of each client request. We are also aware of how important culture and industry knowledge is, and work to fit the right individual with the right placement.
Group accountant in San Francisco
We’re based in San Francisco and our assignments often extend to include the surrounding areas i.e. Fremont, Santa Rosa, Hayward, Sunnyvale, & Santa Clara. We’ve had multiple successful assignments in other areas such as San Jose and Oakland, but San Francisco is where our network is strongest.
Price group accountant consultant
The pricing structure for an interim group accountant is dependent on the profile requested i.e. the degree of responsibility, competence, education, industry experience, etc. Market trends have indicated high demand and low supply over the last couple of years which has led to increasing costs. However, our well-established accounting specialists network includes a large number of consultants with different profiles where we’re confident we’ll be able to connect our customers and consultants correctly.
Find an interim group accountant
We aren’t the only ones in our market space. A couple of our competitors are Michael Page and Robert Half. However, we at CFO Recruitment are working at the forefront of scouting high-quality & talented group accountant candidates and relish any competition that keeps us on our toes.
