Remote Technical Accounting Manager | M&A & Policy Lead

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP seeks a Technical Accounting Manager to join our remote accounting team. This highly visible role supports executive leadership, external auditors, and cross‑functional finance groups on complex GAAP matters, policy development, M&A activity, and strategic projects.

You will lead research, prepare and defend technical memoranda, own acquisitions accounting, and drive policy implementation across ASC 718, 805, 606 and 842.

Qualifications

• CPA strongly preferred.
• 7-10+ years of accounting experience.
• Big 4 or large public accounting foundation strongly preferred.
• Technical Accounting, Accounting Advisory, Financial Reporting, or Transaction Advisory experience.
• Strong experience with technical accounting research and memo preparation.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions and purchase accounting.
• Ability to present complex accounting conclusions to senior executives and auditors.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead research, analysis, and documentation of complex U.S. GAAP matters
• Prepare and defend technical accounting memorandums and position papers
• Partner with executive leadership and external auditors on key accounting conclusions
• Serve as the accounting lead for acquisitions, business combinations, and strategic transactions
• Own accounting policy development and implementation
• Support technical areas including: ASC 718 | ASC 805 | ASC 606 | ASC 842
• Partner with Financial Reporting, FP&A, Tax, and Corporate Accounting teams
• Drive process improvements and scalable accounting solutions

Education

CPA strongly preferred

Big 4 background

Job description

Cherry Bekaert LLP seeks a Technical Accounting Manager to join our remote accounting team. This highly visible role supports executive leadership, external auditors, and cross‑functional finance groups on complex GAAP matters, policy development, M&A activity, and strategic projects.

You will lead research, prepare and defend technical memoranda, own acquisitions accounting, and drive policy implementation across ASC 718, 805, 606 and 842.