CFO Advisory Associate: Accounting & Strategy

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

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.