Deal Advisory Managing Director

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. As part of the Firm’s continued investment into the growth of our Deal Advisory practice, an opportunity has been created for a Managing Director to join our senior leadership team with the flexibility to sit in multiple offices throughout our footprint or possibly remote for the right resource. Our National Deal Advisory practice supports the M&A activities of our Private Equity clients and strategic corporations across the US and internationally. Our services include buy-side due diligence, sell-side due diligence, working capital assistance, merger integration and optimization, divestitures and carve outs. Throughout 2025, our team advised on ~650+ deals with an aggregate transaction value exceeding $25B. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate experience owning and managing the growth of key client relationships, ensuring delivery quality, and working with BD/Marketing teams on new client outreach. If you are equally as comfortable participating in strategic discussions with executive leaders as you are performing relevant deal analysis – we’re ready to hear from you! As a Managing Director, you will: Lead and manage the Deal Advisory team to deliver high-quality transaction advisory services Provide leadership within the practice to including coaching, mentoring and professional development or oversight of team members as well as performance feedback on a regular basis Develop and maintain strong client relationships to drive business growth and secure new engagements Oversee the execution of complex deals, ensuring alignment with client objectives and industry standards Collaborate with other leaders to integrate services and leverage cross-functional expertise Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to provide strategic insights and guidance Ensure compliance with organizational policies and ethical standards in all advisory engagements Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development Contribute to the firm's strategic planning and business development initiatives What you bring to the role: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance or related business discipline 15+ years within a professional services discipline, with 10+ years of direct experience in Financial Due Diligence, preferably within a Big 4, National or large Regional CPA firm Advanced degree or relevant professional certification such as CPA or CFA preferred Strong GAAP, data analysis/mining and critical thinking skills Demonstrated experience working with Private Equity groups Willingness to travel as needed (expected <15%) 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: $252,000 - $437,500 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. © 2026 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved. At Cherry Bekaert, your career is about you. With growing industry expertise, a strong support system, and our team’s shared values, we encourage you to choose your path. Join the Firm that acknowledges and recognizes the power of the individual.