Deal Advisory Director

Cherry Bekaert Advisory•Chicago, TX

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert, a firm ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, delivers innovative advisory, assurance, and tax services to clients. The firm fosters shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise, approaching business challenges with a client-first mindset to create exceptional value. Cherry Bekaert is committed to making a difference for its people, clients, community, and professions, providing space for growth and development. To support the continued growth of its National Deal Advisory practice, an opportunity has been created for a Senior Manager. This role offers flexibility to be based in multiple offices or potentially remote for the right candidate. The National Deal Advisory practice supports M&A activities for Private Equity clients and strategic corporations across the US and internationally, offering services such as buy-side due diligence, sell-side due diligence, working capital assistance, merger integration and optimization, divestitures, and carve-outs. In 2025, the team advised on over 650 deals with an aggregate transaction value exceeding $25 billion. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience leading engagement execution and be comfortable participating in strategic discussions with executive leaders as well as performing relevant deal analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance or related business discipline
10+ years within a professional services discipline, with 7+ years of direct experience in Financial Due Diligence and a foundation in audit, financial reporting, or CFO responsibilities (Big 4, National or large Regional CPA firm experience preferred)
Advanced Degree or relevant professional certification such as CPA or CFA preferred
Strong GAAP, data analysis/mining and critical thinking skills
Experience working with Private Equity groups preferred
Willingness to travel as needed (expected <15%)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Big 4, National or large Regional CPA firm experience
Advanced Degree or relevant professional certification such as CPA or CFA
Experience working with Private Equity groups

Responsibilities

Lead and manage buy-side and sell-side accounting and financial due diligence engagements
Develop relationships with clients and engage in effective interactions with target company executives
Perform quality of earnings and working capital analyses
Identify and evaluate matters that potentially impact enterprise value and the purchase or sales price
Identify and evaluate financial and operational trends of target companies
Communicate effectively, both verbal and written, our due diligence findings
Supervise multiple professionals and prioritize tasks, serving as a hands-on lead for engagements from inception to completion
Participate in performance reviews and new business development activities

Benefits

Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures
Competitive compensation packages based on performance
Annual bonus
Medical care
Dental care
Vision care
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Retirement plans
Paid Care Leave
Other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection