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Cherry Bekaert · 1 day ago

CFO Advisory, Accounting Advisory - Senior Manager (GPS)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$153K/yr - $238K/yr

7+ years exp

Cherry Bekaert is ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, and they are seeking a CFO Advisory Senior Manager with expertise in state and local government, higher education, and not-for-profit sectors. The role involves managing engagements, providing accounting and financial reporting support, and developing tailored advisory solutions for clients facing complex accounting challenges.

AccountingConsultingFinancial ServicesWealth Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Planning, managing, and performing 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, and Best Practice and High-Performance Government Accounting Support

Assessing and evaluating client accounting challenges, developing tailored advisory solutions and establishing the timeline and scope of engagements

Evaluating complex governmental or not-for-profit accounting situations and determining the appropriate treatment under GAAP

Reviewing Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for accuracy and completeness against benchmarks such as GFOA’s ACFR review checklist

Identifying best practices or other recommendations in client account reconciliation or other financial processes and develop and executive level report of the findings

Providing status updates to client leadership on the current status of tasks and any findings or recommendations identified

Overseeing firm objectives (engagement economics) and manage resources to ensure that established goals are met on each project assigned

Ensuring team is up to date on related accounting pronouncements and industry developments and assisting with supervision of team members as assigned, including staff professional development, training, and performance evaluation utilizing firm developed tools and processes

Developing content such as articles, podcasts, or webinars on governmental accounting matters to build brand recognition of GPS accounting advisory group

Serving as a trusted advisor to clients, identifying opportunities for expanded services

Developing outside relationships with a goal to foster long-term business development

Qualification

Governmental accountingCPACGFM certificationPublic accounting experienceProject managementGASBFASB knowledgeFinancial statement preparationInternal controlsAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCreative problem-solvingRelationship building

Required

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 and FASB

Prior experience auditing or assisting with the financial close for a governmental or nfp 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 ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details

Exhibit 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 relationship 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%