Accounting Advisory - Business Optimization Manager

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Business Optimization Manager to lead project teams and drive impactful transformations. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely or from any office location, with travel for client engagements. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in business process optimization and technology integration, along with a CPA or MBA. Join a firm that values teamwork, innovation, and personal growth, and make a significant impact while enjoying a competitive compensation package and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision Care

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Paid Care Leave

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in finance and accounting process optimization.
• Strong project management skills with proven ability to manage scope and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams, providing guidance and mentorship for successful delivery.
• Partner with clients to identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions.

Skills

Business Process Optimization

Performance Improvement

Technology Integration

Project Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

MBA degree

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Sage, MS Dynamics, NetSuite)

Accounting Automation Software (e.g., Blackline, Anaplan, OneStream)

Job description

Accounting Advisory - Business Optimization Manager

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert, we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. If you are ready to find your space and create your future, you belong with us.

Our industry-focused teams (Financial Services; Industrial & Consumer Goods; Private Equity; Professional Services; Real Estate, Construction & Hospitality; Technology & Life Sciences) leverage their expertise to develop and implement long-term solutions that address clients' current needs while anticipating future challenges.

Our growing Accounting Advisory practice seeks an experienced Manager -- Business Optimization to join our national team. This role offers the flexibility to work from any of our office locations (or remotely within proximity to one) with travel required for specific projects.

If you are a CPA or MBA with 6-8 years of experience in business process optimization, performance improvement, and technology integration with a Big 4 or top-tier consulting firm, have a proven track record of serving clients across any of our key industry sectors, are driven to excel, and believe that "good" simply isn't good enough, we encourage you to apply!

As a Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage project teams of up to 4 professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to ensure successful project delivery.
• Partner with clients to understand their business challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop and implement tailored solutions.
• Leverage your expertise in business process optimization, performance improvement, and technology integration to drive impactful transformations.
• Conduct detailed assessments of client processes and systems, identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements.
• Drive cross-functional process improvement initiatives, including process redesign, automation, and technology implementation.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to educate clients on leading industry practices and new processes.
• Manage project scope, budget, and timeline, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders, providing regular updates and reports on project progress.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and partner.
• Contribute to the growth of the CFO Advisory practice by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, continuously developing your skills and knowledge.

What You Bring to the Role:

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 6-8 years of experience in core finance and accounting process optimization, performance improvement, and technology implementation, including:
• ERP system implementations (e.g., Sage, MS Dynamics, NetSuite) and/or
• Accounting automation software implementations (e.g., Blackline, Anaplan, OneStream)
• Skills & Certifications:
• CPA certification and/or MBA degree
• Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to manage scope, budget, and timeline (PMP certification is a plus)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build consensus and drive results.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 40% for client engagements and internal meetings

What you can expect from us:

• 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 U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. 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 cbh.com/disclosure.

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 $92,625 to $182,000. 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 benefits program 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 eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.