IT M&A Project Manager

Cherry Bekaert Advisory • Raleigh, NC

3d • Remote

About The Position

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work , Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development. We are seeking a Project Manager to lead IT integration efforts for newly acquired accounting firms. In this role, you will oversee the planning and execution of technology onboarding, system migrations, cybersecurity alignment, and data consolidation to ensure a seamless transition into our IT environment. The person in this role will have an opportunity to work remotely from within the United States. As an IT Project Manager, you will: Lead end‑to‑end integration projects for newly acquired accounting firms, ensuring all IT systems, processes, and data are successfully aligned with firm standards. Coordinate system migrations, including email, document management, practice management software, workflow tools, and authentication systems Facilitate change‑management activities, including communication plans, training sessions, and user adoption strategies. Track and report project progress, risks, and dependencies to senior leadership and stakeholders. Document all integration processes, decisions, and lessons learned to improve future acquisition playbooks. Drive continuous improvement by refining integration frameworks, templates, and best practices based on real‑world outcomes. Monitor project progress and performance, implementing corrective actions as needed. Conduct project reviews and post-implementation assessments to identify lessons learned.

Requirements

• 5+ Experience in project management or related roles, with at least 3 years in a senior project management capacity.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Admin, Project Management, IT or related field
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Experience with project management methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end integration projects for newly acquired accounting firms, ensuring all IT systems, processes, and data are successfully aligned with firm standards.
• Coordinate system migrations, including email, document management, practice management software, workflow tools, and authentication systems
• Facilitate change‑management activities, including communication plans, training sessions, and user adoption strategies.
• Track and report project progress, risks, and dependencies to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Document all integration processes, decisions, and lessons learned to improve future acquisition playbooks.
• Drive continuous improvement by refining integration frameworks, templates, and best practices based on real‑world outcomes.
• Monitor project progress and performance, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct project reviews and post-implementation assessments to identify lessons learned.

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
• 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