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Risk Advisory Senior Manager

$119k - $215.6k

Cherry Bekaert

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. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today's toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey.

To support the continued growth of our Risk Advisory Services ( practice, an opportunity has been created for a Senior Manager to lead complex client engagements focused on internal audit, risk management, and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse clients across industries while driving innovative, technology-enabled advisory solutions. This position may be performed in a hybrid work model from one of our office locations or remotely within the United States.

As a Senior Manager, you will:

  • Lead and manage risk advisory and internal audit engagements, delivering high-quality, client-focused outcomes across multiple industries

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding business risks, operational challenges, and growth objectives

  • Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget

  • Develop project plans, allocate resources effectively, and guide teams to successful execution

  • Provide insights on internal controls, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and operational improvement strategies

  • Present findings, recommendations, and strategic insights to client leadership and firm stakeholders

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand services

  • Support business development through proposals, networking, and collaboration with firm leadership

  • Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment

What you bring to this role:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

  • Minimum 8+ years of experience delivering technology-enabled internal audit/risk assessments in a public accounting, consulting, or corporate environment

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification desired

  • Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk frameworks, and GAAP accounting principles

  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams

  • Strong consulting mindset with effective communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Ability to travel as needed in support of client engagements (expected <20%)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience across multiple internal audit domains (ICFR, regulatory compliance, operational risk, IT controls)

  • Experience in technology-enabled audit or data analytics solutions

  • Industry specialization or experience across multiple sectors

  • Proven ability to develop and mentor high-performing teams

What you can expect from us:

  • 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

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program ( which includes 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.

Pay Range:

$119,000 - $215,600

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.??

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.?Cherry Bekaert will not provide?work?sponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at? and follow us on?LinkedIn,?Instagram, Twitter?and Facebook.?

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