Accounting/Financial Reporting Consultant

Job description

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. 

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

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.