Finance & Accounting Outsourcing, Senior Manager

About the role

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance, and tax services to our clients. We foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling career growth and continuous professional development. Our Advisory team is seeking a Senior Manager of Finance and Outsourced Accounting with deep experience supporting small and mid-sized organizations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead client engagements, including monthly close and consulting projects, from planning through execution and delivery
• Serve as a key client contact, building strong relationships and acting as a trusted advisor to ensure timely, high‑quality deliverables within budget
• Prepare and present financial results and analysis to client management, finance committees, and audit committees, with support from Directors as appropriate
• Oversee client invoicing processes, including review and coordination of collection follow‑ups
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering professional growth, engagement, and collaboration
• Assist with staffing, resource planning, and utilization management across engagements
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and innovative solutions to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency
• Ensure engagements comply with industry standards, firm methodologies, and best practices while monitoring key financial and performance metrics
• Support practice leadership with strategic initiatives by identifying client expansion opportunities and contributing to growth efforts

Requirements

• CPA designation with a bachelor’s degree in accounting; master’s degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in accounting and finance, including significant experience in outsourced accounting or consulting environments
• Demonstrated experience leading client engagements and managing teams in a professional services environment
• Strong knowledge of financial forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analytics
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills for effective interaction with clients and internal teams
• Proven problem‑solving skills with the ability to think critically and execute effectively
• Proficiency with financial management systems and related technologies
• Adaptability and a continuous‑improvement mindset, with interest in process enhancement and innovation

Benefits

• Shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• Opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures
• Comprehensive benefits including annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs dedicated to enhancing personal and work life

Pay

Pay range: $151,000 – $246,000; individual salaries within this range are determined by role, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and geographic location.