Manager Advisory Services

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP is seeking a Manager for our Advisory practice to oversee multiple client relationships on technical accounting and financial reporting engagements. The role supports close processes, accounting conversions, and audit readiness while coordinating with diverse teams on GAAP and IFRS matters.

The ideal candidate has a CPA or comparable track record, 3+ years in audit/consulting, and the ability to travel for projects.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience within a public accounting firm and/or industry environment performing audit, controllership, or consulting services.
• Proven experience and interest in technical accounting matters.
• Exposure to the month-end close or quarterly reporting process.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial close when needed and improve financial statement close processes.
• Assist with cash to accrual accounting, opening balance sheet preparation and purchase accounting.
• Assist with audit readiness.
• Lead technical accounting projects on matters such as ASC 606 and 805, as well as IPO/SPAC and other high-stakes transaction matters.
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, reconciliations, month-end close entries, accounting memos, and audit schedules for public filings (10-Q or 10-K).

Skills

Audit & financial reporting

Technical accounting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

As a result of continued growth within our Advisory practice, we are currently seeking a Manager for our national team that will have the flexibility to travel as needed for specific projects. In this role, you will be responsible for handling multiple client relationships with a team of professionals providing consulting around technical accounting and financial reporting services, reviews around complex GAAP & IFRS projects, as well as other consulting projects.

Our industry-focused teams (Financial Services; Industrial & Consumer Goods; Private Equity; Professional Services; Real Estate, Construction & Hospitality Technology & Life Sciences) provide turn-key solutions from past experience to create long-term solutions for their current needs with a forward-looking lens of the future.

As a Manager, You Will

• Assist with financial close when needed as well as improve financial statement close processes
• Assistance with cash to accrual accounting, opening balance sheet preparation and purchase accounting
• Assist with audit readiness
• Lead technical accounting projects on matters, such as ASC 606 and 805, as well as IPO/SPAC and other high-stakes transaction matters
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, reconciliations, month-end close entries, accounting memos, and audit schedules for public filings (10-Q or 10-K)

What You Bring To The Role

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Three or more years of experience within a public accounting firm and/or industry environment performing audit, controllership, or consulting services
• Proven experience and interest in technical accounting matters
• Exposure to the month-end close or quarterly reporting process
• Strong organizational skills including experience with planning and leading a project from start to finish
• Capable of managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously while working independently and within a group environment
• Although this is a mostly remote role, ability to commute and travel as needed for firm meetings and client site visits will be expected. (Candidates living within 2 hours of Washington, DC are highly preferred).

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