Finance & Accounting Outsourcing Director

Cherry Bekaert; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 178,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert's Finance & Accounting Outsourcing practice is expanding; we seek a Director to drive growth and lead client service delivery in the Austin market. This role collaborates with FAO leadership to advise clients and mentor teams across the organization.

As FAO Director, you will lead outsourced accounting and advisory services for middle-market clients, build client relationships, and guide strategic accounting decisions while championing efficiency, technology, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience serving clients with $1M–$50M revenue.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and team development.
• Strong consulting, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to drive growth and cross-sell services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of outsourced accounting and advisory services for a portfolio of middle-market clients.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business owners and executives, providing strategic accounting and financial guidance.
• Drive growth through client relationship expansion, cross-selling opportunities, and new business development initiatives.
• Partner with Advisory, Tax, and other service line leaders to identify and pursue opportunities within existing client relationships.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting professionals while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Oversee resource planning, team utilization, and engagement profitability.
• Champion process improvements, technology adoption, and operational excellence across client engagements.
• Maintain a high level of personal involvement in client service and relationship management.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Consulting

Problem solving

Analytical abilities

Leadership

Mentoring

Business development

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA certification

Job description

Cherry Bekaert's Finance & Accounting Outsourcing practice is continuing to expand, and we are seeking a Director to help drive growth and lead client service delivery in the Austin market. This role will work closely with FAO leadership to support the continued growth of the practice while serving as a strategic advisor to clients and a mentor to team members across the organization.

As a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) Director, you will:

• Lead the delivery of outsourced accounting and advisory services for a portfolio of middle-market clients.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business owners and executives, providing strategic accounting and financial guidance.
• Drive growth through client relationship expansion, cross-selling opportunities, and new business development initiatives.
• Partner with Advisory, Tax, and other service line leaders to identify and pursue opportunities within existing client relationships.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting professionals while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Oversee resource planning, team utilization, and engagement profitability.
• Champion process improvements, technology adoption, and operational excellence across client engagements.
• Maintain a high level of personal involvement in client service and relationship management.

What You Bring To The Role

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting, outsourced accounting, client advisory services, or a combination of public and private industry experience.
• Experience serving clients ranging from approximately $1 million to $50 million in annual revenue.
• Demonstrated success leading client relationships and delivering accounting and advisory solutions.
• Strong business development mindset with experience expanding client relationships and generating new opportunities.
• Proven leadership experience developing, mentoring, and managing high-performing teams.
• Strong consulting, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage technology and process improvements to enhance service delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, client-service environment.

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

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 included below. 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.

Pay Range

$178,400 - $309,800 per year

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 worksponsorship 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 onLinkedIn,Instagram, Twitterand Facebook.

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