Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (Advisory) - Construction and Real Estate Manager

Cherry Bekaert•US VA, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert is a full-service public accounting and consulting firm seeking a Construction and Real Estate Manager to join their Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (Advisory) team. This role involves managing and delivering outsourced accounting engagements, including transaction processing, month-end close, financial statement preparation, and on-demand accounting support. The position focuses on solving accounting and financial reporting challenges and expanding accounting advisory services to clients. The manager will be responsible for performing engagement activities, leading client discussions, overseeing engagements, and drafting deliverables.

Requirements

Deep construction and real estate accounting experience (required)
5+ years’ experience in construction accounting
CPA (preferred)
Track record of or interest in business development
Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required)
Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal skills
Executive presence
Proven ability to lead and develop team members
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within project budgets
Experience working with offshore teams a plus
Knowledge of professional standards and regulations
Prior experience with internal controls including documentation
Work in a demanding, team and deadline driven environment focused on details and accuracy
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments
Experience with Sage Intacct CRE, Sage 300
Experience with Microsoft Office products required (ability to effectively utilize PowerPoint; Intermediate Excel skills with ability to analyze and summarize data using formulas, pivot tables, and related add-ins)
Ability to travel as needed (range may be 10%-25% of the time)
Highly motivated, energetic with the propensity to learn/share knowledge for the betterment of the team and firm
Vision to see this as an opportunity to transform client experiences/enhance standardization within the segment as we grow
Eligibility to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Financial statement close process, proposing adjusting and/or reclassifying journal entries.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve account reconciliation issues
Ability to manage multiple teams and work in a leveraged model
Prior experience coaching and developing less experienced associates

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and perform a variety of engagements including overseeing daily accounting services, monthly accounting close, preparation and review of financial statements, and providing ongoing best practice and accounting support.
Manage engagements by assessing and evaluating client accounting challenges, developing tailored advisory solutions, and establishing the timeline and scope of engagements.
Provide status updates to client leadership on task status, findings, and recommendations.
Identify best practices and other recommendations in clients' account reconciliation or other financial processes and develop an executive-level report of the findings.
Oversee firm objectives (engagement economics) and manage resources to ensure established goals are met on each project.
Mentor and develop associates by providing continuous feedback and utilizing firm-developed tools and processes.
Assist with the evaluation and constructive steps to enhance associates’ performance and development.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients and identify opportunities for expanded services.
Develop internal and external relationships focused on long-term business development opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.