CFO Advisory, Accounting Advisory Senior Manager

Cherry Bekaert Advisory • Atlanta, FL

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a result of continued growth within our CFO Advisory – Accounting Advisory practice, an opportunity has been created for a Senior Manager to join our national practice with hybrid flexibility (or possibly remote for the right resource) with travel for specific projects as needed . An ideal candidate for our firm displays expertise in accounting for both publicly-traded and privately-held companies, as well as a passion for superior client service, uncompromising integrity, and excellent project management abilities . L eadership skills are critical to success, as you will also be mentoring other team members and driving growth within our Advisory practice . We’re a fast-paced and dynamic environment so a strong sense of urgency will fit right in!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a strong understanding of US GAAP
• 7+ years of experience within a public accounting firm or industry environment performing audit, accounting or consulting services
• Sufficient experience with technical accounting
• Understanding of accountings processes and internal controls
• Interest in and experience with technical accounting matters
• Able to navigate ambiguous and complex client assignments
• Professional service network and interest in sales preferred.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Proven experience scoping, presenting, and selling client engagements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfully
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Team player able to move to a role to effectively managing a team of professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
• Ability to travel up to 40%

Nice To Haves

• Professional service network and interest in sales preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the performance of engagements by managing and delivering timely and accurate accounting advisory services, including consulting on technical accounting matters, implementation of new accounting standards, account reconciliations , financial statement preparation, and on-demand accounting support
• Beyond directing the activities of more junior professionals, you will also perform specific engagement activities, participate in discussions with client leadership (CFO’s, Controllers, and Business Owners) , and assist with drafting deliverables.
• Participate in all stages of various consulting engagements and provide assistance with planning, field work, engagement wrap up and deliverable composition.
• Maintain a strong client focus by understanding the client’s business needs while developing productive working relationships with key personnel in order to accomplish engagement objectives
• Employ critical thinking skills to assess the flow of information through people, processes, and technology to eliminate manual operations, data validations, de-centralization, Excel analyses and other bottlenecks
• Leverage automation and digital processes to help clients realize significant performance improvements quickly
• Advise clients through accounting system selection and implementation by aligning key processes and engaging technology partners

Benefits

• Cherry Bekaert cares about our people.
• We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm.
• In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees