CFO Advisory, Senior Manager (GPS)

About the role

Support the performance of engagements by managing and delivering timely and accurate accounting and financial reporting, including the implementation of new accounting standards, account reconciliations, financial statement closing procedures, financial statement preparation, and on-demand government, higher education, and/or not-for-profit accounting support. A significant portion of the work centers on solving a government’s accounting and financial reporting challenges from staffing or event-driven needs.

In addition to serving as project manager on engagements and ensuring the quality of deliverables and a great client experience, you will assist in identifying additional value-adding projects for your client base and other business development and growth activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and perform a variety of engagements, including but not limited to:
  • Accounting and Financial Close and Reconciliation Assistance
  • ACFR or financial statement Preparation
  • Implementation of New Accounting Standards
  • Accounting Analysis Related to Compliance with Laws and Regulations
  • Process Improvement and Finance Modernization
  • Best Practice and High-Performance Government Accounting Support
• Assess and evaluate client accounting challenges, develop tailored advisory solutions, and establish the timeline and scope of engagements.
• Evaluate complex governmental or not-for-profit accounting situations and determine the appropriate treatment under GAAP.
• Review Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for accuracy and completeness against benchmarks such as GFOA’s ACFR review checklist.
• Identify best practices or other recommendations in client account reconciliation or other financial processes and develop an executive-level report of the findings.
• Provide status updates to client leadership on the current status of tasks and any findings or recommendations identified.
• Oversee firm objectives (engagement economics) and manage resources to ensure that established goals are met on each project assigned.
• Ensure the team is up to date on related accounting pronouncements and industry developments; assist with supervision of team members as assigned, including staff professional development, training, and performance evaluation utilizing firm-developed tools and processes.
• Develop content such as articles, podcasts, or webinars on governmental accounting matters to build brand recognition of the GPS accounting advisory group.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, identifying opportunities for expanded services.
• Develop outside relationships with a goal to foster long-term business development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or other business discipline.
• Active or in-process CPA and/or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
• Minimum 7 years of public accounting experience performing external audit or consulting.
• Strong technical 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 of controls.
• 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.
• Strong business judgment, strategic thinking, leadership presence, and the ability to articulate complex accounting and process issues to finance and non-finance audiences alike.
• Creative problem-solving abilities to develop innovative solutions for transformation challenges.
• Commitment to building relationships and delivering excellent client service.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to rapidly changing environments; comfortable and thriving in a hybrid work environment.
• Ability to travel as needed up to 30%.

About the firm

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 clients. As a member of the CFO Advisory team, you will help clients with a wide variety of accounting and financial reporting challenges. The firm fosters inclusion and belonging through shared values, including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing.
• Annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid Care Leave.
• Programs dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay

Pay range: $132,800 to $212,400. 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.