CFO Advisory Senior Associate - GASB & Public Sector

Cherry Bekaert; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Senior Associate in CFO Advisory Services to deliver accounting advisory engagements for state and local governments, higher education, and not-for-profits. You will tackle complex financial reporting, operational challenges, and value creation initiatives, blending accounting expertise with financial analysis.

The role involves implementing GASB standards, assisting with GASB 68/75/87/96 applications, preparing ACFRs, and supporting close processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards (GASB).
• Experience with ACFRs, audit, and consulting standards (GASB, AICPA, Yellow Book).
• Ability to navigate ACFRs and perform complex journal entries and close processes.

Responsibilities

• Implement GASB standards in client engagements.
• Assist with GASB 68, 75, 87, 96 applications.
• Create roll forwards of recent GASB standards.
• Support complex financial statement close processes and journal entries.

Skills

GASB knowledge

Public sector accounting

ACFR familiarity

Financial close process

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Senior Associate in CFO Advisory Services to deliver accounting advisory engagements for state and local governments, higher education, and not-for-profits. You will tackle complex financial reporting, operational challenges, and value creation initiatives, blending accounting expertise with financial analysis.

The role involves implementing GASB standards, assisting with GASB 68/75/87/96 applications, preparing ACFRs, and supporting close processes.