Finance & Accounting Outsourcing Director

About the role

The Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) Director role is part of Cherry Bekaert's expanding Austin market team. This position involves leading client service delivery, serving as a strategic advisor, and driving growth through client relationship expansion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of outsourced accounting and advisory services for a portfolio of middle-market clients.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business owners and executives, providing strategic accounting and financial guidance.
• Drive growth through client relationship expansion, cross-selling opportunities, and new business development initiatives.
• Partner with Advisory, Tax, and other service line leaders to identify and pursue opportunities within existing client relationships.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting professionals while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Oversee resource planning, team utilization, and engagement profitability.
• Champion process improvements, technology adoption, and operational excellence across client engagements.
• Maintain a high level of personal involvement in client service and relationship management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting, outsourced accounting, client advisory services, or a combination of public and private industry experience.
• Experience serving clients ranging from approximately $1 million to $50 million in annual revenue.
• Demonstrated success leading client relationships and delivering accounting and advisory solutions.
• Strong business development mindset with experience expanding client relationships and generating new opportunities.
• Proven leadership experience developing, mentoring, and managing high-performing teams.
• Strong consulting, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage technology and process improvements to enhance service delivery.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, client-service environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in public accounting, outsourced accounting, client advisory services, or a combination of public and private industry experience.
• Experience serving clients ranging from approximately $1 million to $50 million in annual revenue.
• Proven leadership experience in developing, mentoring, and managing high-performing teams.
• Strong consulting, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage technology and process improvements to enhance service delivery.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, client-service environment.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and client relationship management.
• Accounting and financial analysis.
• Business development and sales skills.
• Leadership and team management.
• Process improvement and technology adoption.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes:

• Competitive compensation based on performance.
• Annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Roth and Traditional 401(k) plans.
• Paid Care Leave.
• Other programs focused on personal and work-life balance.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $178,400 - $309,800 per year.

Schedule

This role offers flexible scheduling to accommodate both personal and professional needs.

Contact

To apply, please visit https://careers.cbh.com/.