Senior Accounting & Finance Advisory Consultant 16810372

Cherry Bekaert • Washington, DC

2d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting and Finance Advisory Consultant to support client engagements which will involve 2-3 months working with state, county, local city, or school districts. This opportunity is ideal for a professional with a blend of public entity industry experience, likely in a Controller or Accounting Manager role, who enjoys hands‑on, high‑impact project work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and/or finance experience
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GASB standards, and core accounting principles
• Experience supporting month‑end close, financial reporting, and audits
• Ability to operate independently in ambiguous or evolving environments
• Advanced Excel skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as an Accounting Manager or Controller in the target public entities
• Experience in project‑based, interim, or advisory roles

Responsibilities

• Assist with clean‑up of balance sheet accounts, historical reconciliations, and accounting backlogs
• Assist with preparation for audits of state, county, local city, or school district entities
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors and advisors
• Audit readiness and documentation
• GASB compliance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior