August 2027 CFO Advisory Staff - Raleigh

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision care

Disability and life insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Paid Care Leave

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP is seeking an Accounting Advisory Staff in Raleigh, NC. You will support advisory engagements, apply coursework to client situations, and assist with planning, field work, and deliverables while building strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes curiosity about accounting processes, technical accounting, and the ability to handle deadlines in a dynamic, detail-focused environment. CPA pursuit is preferred.

Qualifications

• Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Pursuing a CPA is preferred.
• Curiosity about business operations and the impact of accounting and information systems on key classes of business transactions
• Interest in technical accounting or accounting processes, procedures and business intelligence
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfully
• Willing to pursue relevant professional designations

Responsibilities

• Support accounting advisory consulting engagements, resolving issues related to events & transactions and accounting policies & procedures
• Learn about the accounting advisory and consulting field by applying coursework to real client situations
• Support project quality control and client engagements from start to finish, including adequate planning, field work, and deliverable composition
• Maintain a strong client focus by understanding the client’s business needs while developing productive working relationships with client personnel to accomplish engagement objectives
• Provide recommendations regarding our clients’ accounting processes and procedures
• Support teams with complex engagements including mergers & acquisitions, restatements, carve-outs, crypto asset implementation, data analytics, SEC reporting, revenue recognition, share-based compensation, ASC 842 lease standard, segment reporting, post-acquisition support, IFRS/US GAAP conversions, debt and equity transactions, FP&A and strategic financial analysis, and finance transformation

Skills

Deadline driven

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Curiosity about business operations

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Pursuing CPA

Job description

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated 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.?

As an Accounting Advisory Staff you will:

• Support the performance of accounting advisory consulting engagements, resolving issues related to events & transactions and accounting policies & procedures
• Learn about the accounting advisory and consulting field by applying your coursework to real client situations
• Support project quality control and client engagements from start to finish, including adequate planning, field work, and deliverable composition
• Maintain a strong client focus by understanding the client’s business needs while developing productive working relationships with client personnel to accomplish engagement objectives
• Provide recommendations regarding our clients’ accounting processes and procedures
• You will support teams with complex engagements, including, but not limited to:
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Restatements
• Carve-Outs
• Crypto Asset (ASU 2023-08) Implementation
• Data/Business Analytics and Process Automation
• SEC Reporting including IPO and SPAC Readiness
• Revenue Recognition
• Share-based Compensation
• Lease Standard Implementation (ASC 842)
• Segment Reporting
• Post-acquisition support
• IFRS / US GAAP Conversions
• Debt and Equity Transactions
• FP&A and Strategic Financial Analysis
• Finance Transformation & Process Improvement

What you bring to the role:

• Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Pursuing a CPA is preferred.
• Curiosity about business operations and the impact of accounting and information systems on key classes of business transactions
• Interest in technical accounting or accounting processes, procedures and business intelligence
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfully
• Willing to pursue relevant professional designations

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

Benefits Information:

• 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

Pay Range: $70,000 - $78,000

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. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/ 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, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Candidates must demonstrate eligibility 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 https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. © 2026 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved. At Cherry Bekaert, your career is about you. With growing industry expertise, a strong support system, and our team’s shared values, we encourage you to choose your path. Join the Firm that acknowledges and recognizes the power of the individual.