Advisory Manager

The Manager position in our CFO Advisory Division will support the performance of engagements by managing and delivering timely and accurate accounting including the implementation of new accounting standards, account reconciliations and financial statement closing procedures, financial statement preparation, and on-demand government accounting support.

Responsibilities

• Planning, managing, and performing a variety of engagements including but not limited to: Account and Financial Close and Reconciliation Assistance, ACFR Preparation, Implementation of New Accounting Standards, Accounting Analysis Related to Compliance with Laws and
• Regulations, Ongoing Best Practice and High-Performance Government Accounting Support
• Assessing and evaluating client accounting challenges, developing tailored advisory solutions and establishing the timeline and scope of engagements
• Evaluating complex governmental accounting situations and determining the appropriate treatment under GAAP
• Reviewing Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for accuracy and completeness against benchmarks such as GFOA’s ACFR review checklist
• Identifying best practices or other recommendations in clients account reconciliation or other financial processes and develop and executive level report of the findings
• Providing status updates to client leadership on the current status of tasks and any findings or recommendations identified
• Overseeing firm objectives (engagement economics) and manage resources to ensure that established goals are met on each project assigned
• Developing one or more areas of technical specialization and begin to serve as a technical consultant, both internally and externally
• Serving as a trusted advisor to clients, identifying opportunities for expanded services
• Developing outside relationships with a goal to foster long-term business development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance or other business discipline
• Active or in-process CPA, preferred
• Minimum 3 years of public accounting experience performing external audit or consulting or 5 years of experience within a state, county or municipality’s finance/accounting department
• Practical knowledge of relevant professional standards and regulations such as GASB
• Prior experience with internal controls including documentation and testing of controls
• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products including ability to analyze and summarize data through the use of formulas, pivot tables, and related add-ins in Excel
• Although this is a remote position, would need to be able to travel up to 30%

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 package 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

Pay From: $115,000 to $165,000