CFO Advisory, Accounting Advisory Manager
At a glance
Manager-level Accounting role at cbh (Cherrybekaert). Chicago · full-time · $139,000–$195,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Guide several client relationships while coordinating a team delivering accounting and SEC reporting advice
- Lead complex technical accounting work, including matters involving ASC guidance and IPO or SPAC reporting
- Help clients with financial close improvements, cash-to-accrual work, opening balance sheets and purchase accounting
- Prepare or review statements, footnotes, reconciliations, close entries, accounting memos and audit schedules
- Get clients ready for audits and support SEC filings such as 10-Qs and 10-Ks
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in accounting and an active CPA license
- At least five years in public accounting or industry, serving SEC-registered or private-equity-backed companies
- Hands-on technical accounting experience and familiarity with month-end close or quarterly reporting
- Experience planning and leading projects, balancing concurrent work and communicating with varied audiences
Who this fits
This manager role suits someone who can lead client work independently while collaborating with a delivery team. The position can be remote, with travel for firm meetings and client visits of up to forty percent as needed. You must be eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
From the employer
As a result of continued growth within our Accounting Advisory practice, we are currently seeking a Manager for our national team that will have the flexibility to be remote and 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 SEC financial reporting services, reviews around complex GAAP & IFRS projects, SEC financial reporting, as well as other consulting projects; while proving to be a self-starter with a passion for excellent client service and making a difference in our client’s Corporate Accounting and Finance departments.
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 480, 606, 718, 805, 815, or 842, as well as IPO/SPAC and other SEC reporting 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 and CPA license
Five or more years of experience within a public accounting firm and/or industry environment performing audit, controllership, or consulting services for SEC registered public companies or private-equity backed companies required
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
Robust written and verbal communication skills, including ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
Strong analytical and diagnostic skills, with a focus on details and accuracy
Travel as needed for firm meetings and client site visits up to 40%
Additional, preferred qualifications include:
Experience working with accounting departments
Experience in an environment with NetSuite, Sage Intacct, SAP, Workday, Yardi, or Quickbooks
SEC reporting experience using software, such as Workiva, Toppan Merrill or DFIN
Experience implementing OneStream or FloQast
Demonstrated use of analyzing large data sets using tools such as Alteryx, Tableau and/or Python
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
Benefits Information:
Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.
Pay Range:
Pay From: $139k to $195kAbout Cherry Bekaert
Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/
Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.
Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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