CFO Advisory, Senior Manager (Accounting Advisory)

Cherry Bekaert•Atlanta, VA

1d•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. Leadership 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! As a Senior Manager, you will: 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. Clients will engage us if they are: Acquiring a Company. Require technical assistance (now or on occasion). Going public and need readiness for the IPO or SPAC. Accounting is slow and does not provide timely information. They have lost key resources in accounting and have upcoming deadlines. Require more formal accounting policies and procedures. Need to convert from cash to GAAP or from IFRS to GAAP. Have to adopt a new accounting standard. You will also… 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

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a strong understanding of US GAAP required
7+ years of experience within a public accounting firm or industry environment performing audit, accounting or consulting services required
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
Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Direct the activities of more junior professionals.
Perform specific engagement activities.
Participate in discussions with client leadership (CFO’s, Controllers, and Business Owners).
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.
Mentor other team members.
Drive growth within the Advisory practice.