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Cherry Bekaert Accounting Advisory Senior Manager (State & Local Gov’t) in Charleston, West Virginia
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Accounting Advisory Senior Manager (Government and Public Sector)
Consistent with our Accounting Advisory practice's growth goals, an opportunity has been created for a Senior Manager to serve as a catalyst for continued expansion as a member of our nationally distributed team that will have the flexibility to work in a hybrid or remote capacity with travel for specific projects as needed. This position will also have a leadership role in the growth of the accounting and finance modernization segment of the accounting advisory practice. Our industry-focused teams leverage past experiences to deliver turn-key solutions that address current needs while anticipating future challenges. If you are an accounting professional passionate about accounting modernization and efficiency and the opportunity to help governments improve operations, plan for the future, maximize resources and better serve their constituents let’s chat!
As a Senior Manager, you will:
Be responsible for leading a team of professionals to deliver consulting services to multiple client relationships as they navigate improvement opportunities and implement solutions to create efficiencies and modernization within their government. You will participate in all stages of various consulting engagements and provide assistance with planning, field work, engagement wrap up and deliverable composition, with additional responsibilities including:
Identifying client needs and fostering strong relationships through business development efforts
Developing team members through constructive and actionable feedback
Leading internal firm initiatives and identify areas for improvements
Managing project resources, budgets, billing and collections
Preparing and/or presenting thought leadership through complex written and verbal materials
Your passion for excellent client service will be demonstrated through the diligent assessment of the “current state” of public sector accounting and finance departments to help transition to their desired “future state,” which can include digitizing or automating accounting workflows, optimizing processes, and providing specific and custom solutions to improve outputs. These value-added services will be focused on functional areas including:
Process Improvement and Control Design
Policy Development & Execution
Organizational Design
Staffing Assessments
Budget Development and Forecasting
Strategic Initiatives
Change Management Oversight
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or other business discipline. Active CPA and/or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
Experience: Minimum 6 years of public accounting external audit/consulting experience or 8 years of experience within a state, county, or municipality’s finance/accounting department, or some combination of both. Experience in business development with these services a plus, but not required
Skills: Experience assessing controls and design effectiveness, strong understanding of government accounting and finance operations, experience assessing the maturity of the accounting and finance function, capital and operational budget process knowledge, proven business development record or willingness. Proficiency in digital tools and technologies used in finance transformation, such as ERP systems and data analytics platforms a plus, but not required
Attributes: Exhibit strong business judgment, strategic thinking, leadership presence, and the ability to articulate complex accounting and process issues to finance and non-finance audiences alike. Creative problem-solving abilities to develop innovative solutions for transformation challenges. Ability to work independently and adapt to rapidly changing environments. Comfortable and thriving in a hybrid work environment.
Travel: Ability to travel as needed up to 30%.
What we offer you:
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
About 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. “Cherry Bekaert” is the brand name under which Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Cherry Bekaert LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services, and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide business advisory and non-attest services spanning the areas of transaction advisory, risk and accounting advisory, digital solutions, cybersecurity, tax, benefits consulting, and wealth management. For more details, visit cbh.com/disclosure .
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 hourly range for this position is $118,845 to $239,400. Individual rates of pay within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program (https://careers.cbh.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/Benefits-Snapshot_February-2021.pdf) 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.
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, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days.
Candidates must demonstrate they are eligible 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 cbh.com/careers and follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/cherrybekaert/life) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CherryBekaertCB) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/cherrybekaert) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cherrybekaert) .
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