Senior Manager, Outsourced Finance & Accounting Advisory

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement plans

Paid Care Leave

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP is seeking a Senior Manager for Finance & Outsourced Accounting to lead client engagements, oversee monthly closes, and deliver high-quality financial analysis. This role emphasizes client relationships, team mentorship, and strategic initiatives within a professional services framework.

The ideal candidate will have CPA credentials, 8+ years in accounting/finance, and strong forecasting and budgeting skills, with a focus on optimizing outsourced accounting solutions for small

Qualifications

• CPA designation with a bachelor’s degree in accounting; master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of accounting and finance experience, including outsourced accounting or consulting.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Financial management systems

Job description

Cherry Bekaert LLP is seeking a Senior Manager for Finance & Outsourced Accounting to lead client engagements, oversee monthly closes, and deliver high-quality financial analysis. This role emphasizes client relationships, team mentorship, and strategic initiatives within a professional services framework.

The ideal candidate will have CPA credentials, 8+ years in accounting/finance, and strong forecasting and budgeting skills, with a focus on optimizing outsourced accounting solutions for small