Accounting Advisory Manager

3 months ago

Nashville, United States Cherry Bekaert LLP Full time

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a , Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. As a result of continued growth within our practice, an opportunity has been created for an Accounting Advisory Manager to join our team. As a member of the GPS team, you will help clients protect and enhance the value of their organizations by leveraging their system of internal controls to enable growth, manage risk, and define sustainable operations. With growing industry expertise, a strong support system, and our team’s shared values, we encourage you to choose the path that best suits you because at Cherry Bekaert, your career is about you. Join the Firm that recognizes the power of the individual.

As an Accounting Advisory Manager, you will:

Support the performance of engagements by managing and delivering timely and accurate governmental accounting including the implementation of new accounting standards, account reconciliations and financial statement closing procedures, financial statement preparation, and on-demand government accounting support. A significant portion of the work performed centers in and around solving a government’s accounting and financial reporting challenges from staffing or event-driving needs at the state and/or local government. In addition to delegating/reviewing the work of more junior professionals, you will perform engagement activities, participate in discussions with clients, and assist with drafting deliverables. Specific responsibilities will include:

Planning, managing, and performing a variety of engagements including but not limited to: Account and Financial Close and Reconciliation Assistance, ACFR Preparation, Implementation of New Accounting Standards, Accounting Analysis Related to Compliance with Laws and Regulations, Ongoing 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 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 clients 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 governmental 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 one or more areas of technical specialization and begin to serve as a technical consultant, both internally and externally 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 opportunities

What you bring to the role:

An ideal fit for our firm displays a passion for superior client service, uncompromising integrity, excellent project management abilities, governmental accounting technical knowledge and leadership skills. We’re a fast-paced and dynamic environment so a strong sense of urgency will fit right in

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance or other business discipline Active or in-process CPA and/or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) Minimum years of public accounting experience performing external audit or consulting or years of experience within a state, county or municipality’s finance/accounting department Practical knowledge of relevant professional standards and regulations such as GASB 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 Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products including ability to analyze and summarize data through the use of formulas, pivot tables, and related add-ins in Excel Ability to travel as needed up to % 

Preferred skills and experience:

Experience with GFOA’s ACFR Special Review Process or ACFR Preparation Experience with implementation of GASB standards Experience with financial statement close process or proposing adjusting or reclassifying journal entries Ability to troubleshoot and solve account reconciliation issues Prior experience coaching and developing less experienced associates

What we offer you:

Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect.  The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you.  A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development.  Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your 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.

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the , serves clients across industries in all states and internationally. “Cherry Bekaert” is the brand name under which Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Cherry Bekaert LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services, and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide business advisory and non-attest services spanning the areas of transaction advisory, risk and accounting advisory, digital solutions, cybersecurity, tax, benefits consulting, and wealth management. For more details, visit 

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is $, to $,. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days.

Candidates must demonstrate they are eligible to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. 

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at and follow us on , , , , and .

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