CFO Advisory, Accounting Advisory Manager

Cherry Bekaert•North Chicago, IL

2d•Remote

About The Position

As a result of continued growth within our Accounting Advisory practice, we are currently seeking a Manager for our national team that will have the flexibility to be remote and travel as needed for specific projects. In this role, you will be responsible for handling multiple client relationships with a team of professionals providing consulting around technical accounting and SEC financial reporting services, reviews around complex GAAP & IFRS projects, SEC financial reporting, as well as other consulting projects; while proving to be a self-starter with a passion for excellent client service and making a difference in our client’s Corporate Accounting and Finance departments. Our industry-focused teams (Financial Services; Industrial & Consumer Goods; Private Equity; Professional Services; Real Estate, Construction & Hospitality Technology & Life Sciences) provide turn-key solutions from past experience to create long-term solutions for their current needs with a forward-looking lens of the future. As a Manager, you will: Assist with financial close when needed as well as improve financial statement close processes Assistance with cash to accrual accounting, opening balance sheet preparation and purchase accounting Assist with audit readiness Lead technical accounting projects on matters, such as ASC 480, 606, 718, 805, 815, or 842, as well as IPO/SPAC and other SEC reporting matters Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, reconciliations, month-end close entries, accounting memos, and audit schedules for public filings (10-Q or 10-K)

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA license
Five or more years of experience within a public accounting firm and/or industry environment performing audit, controllership, or consulting services for SEC registered public companies or private-equity backed companies required
Proven experience and interest in technical accounting matters
Exposure to the month-end close or quarterly reporting process
Strong organizational skills including experience with planning and leading a project from start to finish
Capable of managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously while working independently and within a group environment
Robust written and verbal communication skills, including ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
Strong analytical and diagnostic skills, with a focus on details and accuracy
Travel as needed for firm meetings and client site visits up to 40%

Nice To Haves

Experience working with accounting departments
Experience in an environment with NetSuite, Sage Intacct, SAP, Workday, Yardi, or Quickbooks
SEC reporting experience using software, such as Workiva, Toppan Merrill or DFIN
Experience implementing OneStream or FloQast
Demonstrated use of analyzing large data sets using tools such as Alteryx, Tableau and/or Python

Responsibilities

Assist with financial close when needed as well as improve financial statement close processes
Assistance with cash to accrual accounting, opening balance sheet preparation and purchase accounting
Assist with audit readiness
Lead technical accounting projects on matters, such as ASC 480, 606, 718, 805, 815, or 842, as well as IPO/SPAC and other SEC reporting matters
Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, reconciliations, month-end close entries, accounting memos, and audit schedules for public filings (10-Q or 10-K)