Senior Associate, CFO Advisory — GASB & Government

Cherry Bekaert; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert seeks a Senior Associate in CFO Advisory Services to deliver accounting advisory engagements for state and local governments, higher education institutions and not-for-profits. You will apply technical accounting expertise, financial analysis and business acumen to drive performance improvements and transformational change.

You will work on GASB implementations, ACFRs, complex close processes, data analysis, and client interviews, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in public accounting, public sector, or related finance roles.
• Strong knowledge of government accounting standards (GASB).
• Experience with audit, accounting, or consulting standards (GASB, AICPA, Yellow Book).
• Ability to interpret ACFRs and travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accounting advisory engagements for state/local governments, higher education, and not-for-profits.
• Support GASB implementations and recurring accounting issues.
• Assist with ACFR drafting/review and close processes.
• Perform data analysis and solve complex accounting problems.
• Engage with clients to gather insights and validate assumptions.

Skills

GASB expertise

Public sector accounting

Client communication

Auditing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Cherry Bekaert seeks a Senior Associate in CFO Advisory Services to deliver accounting advisory engagements for state and local governments, higher education institutions and not-for-profits. You will apply technical accounting expertise, financial analysis and business acumen to drive performance improvements and transformational change.

You will work on GASB implementations, ACFRs, complex close processes, data analysis, and client interviews, with travel up to 25%.