Senior Accounting Advisory Manager | SEC & IPO Readiness

Cherry Bekaert; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert is seeking an Accounting Advisory Manager to join our national team, with hybrid or remote work options and travel as needed to support client engagements and team collaboration.

In this role you will partner with corporate accounting and finance teams to address complex accounting challenges, enhance financial reporting, and lead engagements across ASC topics, SEC reporting, and transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Active CPA license highly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience within public accounting, advisory, or industry accounting environments.
• Experience supporting SEC registrants, public companies, and/or private equity-backed organizations.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and a demonstrated interest in researching and resolving complex accounting issues.
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, or SEC reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple client engagements, serving as a key point of contact and trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support and optimize financial close processes, helping clients improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting timelines.
• Assist clients with accounting transformation initiatives, including cash-to-accrual conversions, opening balance sheet preparation, and purchase accounting.
• Guide organizations through audit readiness efforts and support interactions with external auditors.
• Lead technical accounting projects involving complex accounting matters, including ASC 480, ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 805, ASC 815, and ASC 842.
• Advise clients on IPO, SPAC, and SEC reporting matters, including disclosure and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnote disclosures, accounting memos, reconciliations, audit support schedules, and SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Mentor and develop team members while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities to enhance client service and expand engagement scope.

Skills

Client engagement management

Project management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Active CPA license

Job description

Cherry Bekaert is seeking an Accounting Advisory Manager to join our national team, with hybrid or remote work options and travel as needed to support client engagements and team collaboration.

In this role you will partner with corporate accounting and finance teams to address complex accounting challenges, enhance financial reporting, and lead engagements across ASC topics, SEC reporting, and transformation initiatives.