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Cherry Bekaert Manager - Strategic Projects (CFO Advisory) in Hartford, Connecticut
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Manager – Strategic Projects
Do you like the public accounting environment but are looking for a more dynamic and challenging experience? Are you in private accounting and interested in a more dynamic environment? Look no further!
Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work (https://www.cbh.com/about/awards-and-recognition/) , Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today's toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. If you are ready to find your space and create your future, you belong with us.
As a result of continued growth within our CFO Advisory practice, we are currently seeking a Manager for our national team that will have the flexibility to sit in of any of our offices or work remotely with travel for specific projects as needed. Our practice’s 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, open balance sheet preparation and purchase accounting
Assist with Audit Readiness
Lead technical accounting projects on matters, such as IPO/SPAC, ASC 480, 606, 718, 805 or 815, as well as SEC reporting
Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, reconciliations, month-end close, 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 (active or in process)
Five (5) or more years of experience within a public accounting firm and/or industry environment performing audit, accounting or consulting services for SEC registered public companies required
Proven experience and interest in technical accounting matters, such as
Exposure to Cash to GAAP conversions, IFRS to US GAAP conversions, and SEC reporting
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 35%
Additional, preferred qualifications include:
Experience working with accounting departments
Experience in an environment with SAP, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Workday, Yardi, or Quickbooks
SEC reporting experience using software, such as Workiva, Toppan Merrill or DFIN
Experience implementing and using Workiva, 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
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 (https://careers.cbh.com/benefits/) 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:
$92,625 to $182,000
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. 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, Glassdoor (https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Cherry-Bekaert-EI_IE31120.11,25.htm) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cherrybekaert) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/cherrybekaert) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CherryBekaertCB) .
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