Deal Advisory Senior Associate

About the role

To support the continued growth of our Deal Advisory practice, an opportunity has been created for a Senior Associate to join our high-performing team. This role offers flexibility to work from multiple offices throughout our footprint or remotely for the right candidate. Our National Deal Advisory practice supports M&A activities for Private Equity clients and strategic corporations across the U.S. and internationally. 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 over 650 deals with an aggregate transaction value exceeding $25 billion.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience performing detailed analysis beyond typical financial metrics to normalize revenue and expenses, quantify potential risk exposure, or through a rotation program embedded within a dedicated diligence team.

Responsibilities

• Perform buy-side and sell-side accounting and financial due diligence engagements
• Develop relationships with clients and engage in effective interactions with target company executives
• Perform quality of earnings and working capital analyses
• Identify and evaluate matters that potentially impact enterprise value and the purchase or sales price
• Identify and evaluate financial and operational trends of target companies
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, our due diligence findings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or related business discipline
• 2+ years within a professional services discipline, with some level of Financial Due Diligence preferred and a foundation in audit, financial reporting, or accounting advisory responsibilities (Big 4, National, or large Regional CPA firm experience preferred)
• Advanced Degree or relevant professional certification such as CPA or CFA preferred
• Strong GAAP, data analysis/mining, and critical thinking skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Experience working with Private Equity groups preferred
• Willingness to travel as needed (expected)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package focused on all aspects of wellbeing
• Annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision care
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement plans
• Paid Care Leave
• Programs dedicated to enhancing personal and work life and providing financial protection for you and your family

Cherry Bekaert offers shared values that foster inclusion and belonging, including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect. The firm provides opportunities to innovate, a collaborative environment focused on career growth and professional development, and flexibility to balance impactful work with life outside of work. You’ll also connect and learn from professionals with diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $95,600 - $140,400. Individual salaries within this range are determined by factors including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location.

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 states and internationally. The firm is committed to creating shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise, approaching business challenges with a client-first mindset.