August 2027 CFO Advisory Staff - Chicago

Cherry Bekaert Accounting Advisory Staff

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated 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. If you are ready to find your space and create your future, you belong with us.

Cherry Bekaert's Accounting Advisory team is growing!

As an Accounting Advisory Staff you will:

• Support the performance of accounting advisory consulting engagements, resolving issues related to events & transactions and accounting policies & procedures
• Learn about the accounting advisory and consulting field by applying your coursework to real client situations
• Support project quality control and client engagements from start to finish, including adequate planning, field work, and deliverable composition
• Maintain a strong client focus by understanding the client's business needs while developing productive working relationships with client personnel to accomplish engagement objectives
• Provide recommendations regarding our clients' accounting processes and procedures

You will support teams with complex engagements, including, but not limited to:

• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Restatements
• Carve-Outs
• Crypto Asset (ASU 2023-08) Implementation
• Data/Business Analytics and Process Automation
• SEC Reporting including IPO and SPAC Readiness
• Revenue Recognition
• Share-based Compensation
• Lease Standard Implementation (ASC 842)
• Segment Reporting
• Post-acquisition support
• IFRS / US GAAP Conversions
• Debt and Equity Transactions
• FP&A and Strategic Financial Analysis
• Finance Transformation & Process Improvement

What you bring to the role:

• Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Pursuing a CPA is preferred.
• Curiosity about business operations and the impact of accounting and information systems on key classes of business transactions
• Interest in technical accounting or accounting processes, procedures and business intelligence
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfully
• Willing to pursue relevant professional designations

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:

$70,000 - $78,000

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