CFO Advisory Senior Manager – Government & NFP

Cherry Bekaert; United States; Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 212,000; 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 is seeking a CFO Advisory Senior Manager to lead engagements focused on government, higher education, and not-for-profit accounting challenges. You will manage staff, deliver high-quality financial reporting, and identify opportunities for expanded services while maintaining exceptional client service.

A hybrid work environment and travel up to 30% are expected. The role requires a CPA (or active) and CGFM, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and at least 7 years of public accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred).
• Active or in‑process CPA and/or CGFM.
• Minimum 7 years of public accounting experience performing external audit or consulting.

Responsibilities

• Planning, managing, and performing engagements including accounting close, reconciliation, ACFR or financial statement prep, implementation of new accounting standards, and government/nonprofit accounting support.
• Assessing client accounting challenges and developing tailored advisory solutions.
• Overseeing engagement economics and ensuring staff development and timely delivery.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Active or in‑process CPA

Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)

Job description

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a CFO Advisory Senior Manager to lead engagements focused on government, higher education, and not-for-profit accounting challenges. You will manage staff, deliver high-quality financial reporting, and identify opportunities for expanded services while maintaining exceptional client service.

A hybrid work environment and travel up to 30% are expected. The role requires a CPA (or active) and CGFM, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and at least 7 years of public accounting