Cherry Bekaert · 6 hours ago
CFO Advisory, Senior Associate (GPS-State & Local Gov't)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $136K/yr
3+ years expCherry Bekaert is one of the largest assurance, tax, and advisory firms in the U.S., and they are seeking a Senior Associate in CFO Advisory Services. This role involves delivering accounting advisory engagements to state and local governments, higher education institutions, and not-for-profits, focusing on financial reporting, operational challenges, and value creation initiatives.
AccountingConsultingFinancial ServicesWealth Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Implementation of new accounting standards (GASB 101 and GASB 103)
Complex financial statement close processes
Help drafting and reviewing Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs)
Cash to modified accrual or full accrual conversions
Process improvement and organizational design
Client interviews and stakeholder engagement to gather insights and validate assumptions
Technology and AI strategy and enablement
Large data set manipulation and problem solving
Internal control and best practice evaluation
Validation of information between multiple sources of financial information
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience within a public accounting firm, or public sector environment performing external audit, consulting, or in the accounting and finance function
Strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards (GASB)
Prior experience with audit, accounting, and/or consulting standards (GASB, AICPA, GAS including Yellow Book/Green Book)
Ability to navigate Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFRs)
Prior experience with internal controls including documentation and testing of controls
Strong organizational skills; enabling one to multi-task, adapt to dynamic environments, and meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to travel if needed (less than 25%)
Preferred
Licensed CPA (or in process of completing)
State & Local Government or Not-for Profit or experience
GFOA's ACFR Special Review Process
Experience with financial statement close process or proposing / reclassifying journal entries
Ability to troubleshoot and solve account reconciliation issues
Thrives working in a deadline-driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfully
Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Team player able to move to effectively delegate work assignments as needed
Benefits
Annual bonus
Medical, dental, and vision care
Disability and life insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Retirement plans
Paid Care Leave
Other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection
Company
Cherry Bekaert
Cherry Bekaert is an accounting firm that offers tax, audit, and advisory solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Parthenon Capital Partners
2024-12-16Acquired
2022-06-30Private Equity
Leadership Team
John Bartz
Strategic Alliances Director
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