Finance & Accounting Outsourcing, Senior Manager

Cherry Bekaert; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 151,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Senior Manager of Finance and Outsourced Accounting in the United States. The role focuses on leading client engagements, monthly closes, and delivering high-quality advisory services to small and mid-sized organizations.

You will mentor teams, manage staffing, and drive improvements in processes and technology to enhance delivery and efficiency. A CPA with 8+ years in accounting and finance is required, with a master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• CPA designation with a bachelor’s degree in accounting; master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years in accounting and finance with outsourced accounting or consulting experience.
• Proven ability to lead client engagements and manage teams in a professional services environment.
• Strong forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analytics skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead client engagements, including monthly close and consulting projects.
• Serve as a key client contact, building relationships and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables within budget.
• Prepare and present financial results and analysis to client management and audit committees with support from Directors.
• Oversee client invoicing processes and follow-ups.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members to foster growth and collaboration.
• Assist with staffing, resource planning, and utilization across engagements.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to enhance delivery and efficiency.
• Ensure engagements comply with industry standards and firm methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagements

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Communication skills

Financial systems

Education

CPA designation with a bachelor’s degree in accounting; master’s degree preferred

Job description

Senior Manager - Finance & Outsourced Accounting

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance, and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling career growth and continuous professional development. Our Advisory team is seeking a Senior Manager of Finance and Outsourced Accounting with deep experience supporting small and mid-sized organizations.

As a Senior Manager of Finance and Outsourced Accounting, you will:

• Manage and lead client engagements, including monthly close and consulting projects, from planning through execution and delivery
• Serve as a key client contact, building strong relationships and acting as a trusted advisor to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables within budget
• Prepare and present financial results and analysis to client management, finance committees, and audit committees, with support from Directors as appropriate
• Oversee client invoicing processes, including review and coordination of collection follow-ups
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering professional growth, engagement, and collaboration
• Assist with staffing, resource planning, and utilization management across engagements
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and innovative solutions to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency
• Ensure engagements comply with industry standards, firm methodologies, and best practices while monitoring key financial and performance metrics
• Support practice leadership with strategic initiatives by identifying client expansion opportunities and contributing to growth efforts

What You Bring To The Role

• CPA designation with a bachelor’s degree in accounting; master’s degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in accounting and finance, including significant experience in outsourced accounting or consulting environments
• Demonstrated experience leading client engagements and managing teams in a professional services environment
• Strong knowledge of financial forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analytics
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills for effective interaction with clients and internal teams
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and execute effectively
• Proficiency with financial management systems and related technologies
• Adaptability and a continuous-improvement mindset, with interest in process enhancement and innovation

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

Pay From: $151,000 to $246,000

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 provideworksponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association.

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