Accounting/Financial Reporting Consultant

Category: Human Resources

Main location: United States, Georgia, Atlanta

Position ID:J0426-1723

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

CGI is seeking an Accounting/Financial Reporting Consultant to join our local client. This position provides hands-on accounting and financial reporting support for early-stage and prototype business initiatives. This person will partner closely with internal stakeholders to establish, manage, and enhance financial processes for emerging concepts as they evolve from early testing through more scalable operations. This position is ideal for an accounting or finance professional who is comfortable working in environments with changing priorities, building structure from the ground up, and acting as a collaborative thought partner to business leaders.

This is a 6 month contract with possible extensions. Candidates must be local to Atlanta and be willing to occasionally go onsite.

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Your future duties and responsibilities:

. Manage end-to-end accounting and financial operations for prototype-stage businesses, including transaction oversight, reconciliations, and financial reporting
. Prepare accurate and timely financial reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making
. Build, document, and improve financial processes for new and evolving business models
. Partner with cross-functional teams to assess financial performance, risks, and opportunities
. Operate effectively in ambiguous environments by identifying issues, asking thoughtful questions, and driving clarity
. Handle confidential and sensitive financial information with discretion and sound judgment
. Support multiple initiatives over time as business concepts change or expand
. Work with urgency and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
. Accounting and financial management background with direct financial reporting experience
. Experience ranging from early-career public accounting to senior-level accounting or finance roles
. Demonstrated comfort working with incomplete information or undefined processes
. Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to engage stakeholders to find answers
. High level of professionalism and discretion when working with sensitive information
. Ability to manage competing priorities and move quickly when needed
. CPA or CPA-track credentials preferred.
. Experience supporting startup, pilot, or prototype-stage businesses a plus.
. Background in building or refining accounting and financial reporting processes highly preferred.
. Curiosity and a continuous-improvement mindset a must.
. Experience with accounting and financial reporting tools preferred.
. QuickBooks experience is helpful but not required.
. Familiarity with payment platforms or non-integrated financial systems is a plus. This position is located in Atlanta, GA in a hybrid working environment. CGI anticipates accepting applications for this position through April 30, 2026.

Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $62,900.00 - $139,300.00.
CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well-being programs

Skills:

• Finance
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Services Info Rptg
• Transaction Banking