Manager, CFO Advisory – State & Local Government

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +6 more states.

📋 Description

• Plan, oversee, and execute governmental accounting advisory engagements.

• Provide governmental accounting support, which includes the implementation of new accounting standards, account reconciliations, financial statement closing procedures, financial statement preparation, and on-demand assistance.

• Tackle accounting and financial reporting challenges faced by state and local governments, ensuring responsiveness to staffing and event-driven requirements.

• Delegate tasks and review the work of junior professionals.

• Evaluate client accounting challenges and formulate customized advisory solutions, engagement timelines, and scopes.

• Analyze complex governmental accounting scenarios and ascertain the appropriate treatment in accordance with GAAP.

• Review Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports for accuracy and completeness against benchmarks like GFOA’s ACFR review checklist.

• Recommend best practices and strategies for client account reconciliations and financial processes.

• Create executive-level reports summarizing findings.

• Update client leadership on task progress and present findings or recommendations.

• Manage engagement economics and allocate resources effectively to achieve project objectives.

• Ensure teams are informed about governmental accounting pronouncements and industry advancements.

• Supervise team members, focusing on their professional development, training, and performance evaluation.

• Cultivate technical expertise and act as a technical consultant both internally and externally.

• Produce articles, podcasts, or webinars on governmental accounting topics to enhance brand visibility.

• Act as a trusted advisor, identifying opportunities for the expansion of services.

• Build external relationships to promote long-term business development.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or another business discipline.

• Active or in-progress CPA and/or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).

• A minimum of 4 years in public accounting with experience in external audit or consulting, or 7 years in a state, county, or municipality’s finance/accounting department.

• Practical understanding of relevant professional standards and regulations such as GASB.

• Previous experience auditing or assisting with the financial close of a governmental entity.

• Familiarity with internal controls, including documentation and testing.

• Exceptional project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational abilities, particularly in meeting project deadlines with a keen attention to detail.

• Proven experience with Microsoft Office products, including the capability to analyze and summarize data using formulas, pivot tables, and related Excel add-ins.

• Willingness to travel as needed, up to 40%.

• Experience with GFOA’s ACFR Special Review Process or ACFR Preparation (preferred).

• Experience in implementing GASB standards (preferred).

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve account reconciliation issues (preferred).

• Previous experience mentoring and developing less experienced associates (preferred).

• Eligibility to work in the United States.

• Must not require work sponsorship; Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, and vision care.

• Disability and life insurance.

• Generous Paid Time Off.

• Retirement plans.

• Paid Care Leave.

• Comprehensive, high-quality benefits program.

• Competitive compensation packages based on performance.

• Career growth and continuous professional development.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.