Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC is hiring a CFO Advisory, Accounting Advisory Manager (GPS)

Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC is hiring a CFO Advisory, Accounting Advisory Manager (GPS) to join our team. In this manager role, you will support the performance of engagements by managing and delivering timely and accurate governmental accounting, solving clients' accounting and financial reporting challenges. You will delegate and review the work of junior professionals, perform engagement activities, participate in client discussions, and assist with drafting deliverables.

What You'll Do

• Plan, manage, and perform engagements including Account and Financial Close and Reconciliation Assistance, ACFR Preparation, Implementation of New Accounting Standards, Accounting Analysis Related to Compliance, and Ongoing Best Practice Support.
• Assess client accounting challenges, develop tailored advisory solutions, and establish the timeline and scope of engagements.
• Evaluate complex governmental accounting situations and determine the appropriate treatment under GAAP.
• Review Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR) for accuracy and completeness against benchmarks like GFOA’s checklist.
• Identify best practices in clients' financial processes and develop executive-level reports of findings.
• Provide status updates to client leadership on task progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Oversee engagement economics and manage resources to meet established project goals.
• Ensure the team is current on governmental accounting pronouncements and industry developments.
• Assist with supervising team members, including staff professional development, training, and performance evaluation.
• Develop one or more areas of technical specialization and serve as a technical consultant internally and externally.
• Develop content such as articles, podcasts, or webinars on governmental accounting to build brand recognition.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, identifying opportunities for expanded services.
• Develop outside relationships to foster long-term business development.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or another business discipline.
• Active or in-process CPA and/or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
• Minimum 4 years of public accounting experience performing external audit or consulting, or 7 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 auditing or assisting with the financial close for a governmental entity.
• Prior experience with internal controls, including documentation and testing.
• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products, including the ability to analyze and summarize data using formulas, pivot tables, and related add-ins in Excel.
• Ability to travel as needed up to 40%.

Nice to Have

• Experience with GFOA’s ACFR Special Review Process or ACFR Preparation.
• Experience with the implementation of GASB standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve account reconciliation issues.
• Prior experience coaching and developing less experienced associates.

Technical Stack

• Microsoft Office
• Excel (formulas, pivot tables, add-ins)

Team & Environment

You will assist with the supervision of assigned team members.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: $130,000 to $180,000
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package.
• Annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid Care Leave.
• Other programs dedicated to enhancing personal and work life and providing financial protection.

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.