CFO Advisory, Accounting Advisory, Senior Associate (GPS -State & Local Government)

As a Senior Associate in CFO Advisory Services, you will play a critical role in delivering accounting advisory engagements to state and local governments, higher education institutions and not-for-profits clients. You will support clients in navigating complex financial reporting, operational challenges, and value creation initiatives. This role combines technical accounting expertise, financial analysis, and business acumen to drive performance improvement and support transformational change. Responsibilities Implementation of new accounting standards (GASB) Assist clients with issues related to GASB 68, 75, 87, 96 application Knowledgeable with adjustments and creating roll forwards of recent GASB standards Complex financial statement close processes (posting accruals, reclass capital assets, debt amortization) Help drafting (or reviewing) Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs) Cash to modified accrual or full accrual conversions Process improvement and organizational design Client interviews and stakeholder engagement to gather insights and validate assumptions Large data set manipulation and problem solving Validation of information between multiple sources of financial information Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Minimum 4 years of relevant experience within a public accounting firm or public sector environment performing external audit, consulting, or in the accounting and finance function Strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards (GASB) Prior experience with audit, accounting, and/or consulting standards (GASB, AICPA, GAS including Yellow Book) Ability to navigate Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFRs) Ability to travel if needed (less than 25%) Preferred Skills and Experience Licensed CPA (or in process of completing) (NICE TO HAVE NOT REQUIRED) State & Local Government experience (NON FEDERAL) (NFP nice to have not required) Experience with financial statement close process or proposing / reclassifying journal entries Ability to troubleshoot and solve account reconciliation issues Thrives working in a deadline-driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfully Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details Team player able to move to effectively delegate work assignments as needed Pay Range Pay From: $105,000 to $130,000 Benefits Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision care, disability and life insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and other programs designed to support personal and professional wellbeing. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cherry Bekaert