CFO Advisory, Accounting Advisory, Senior Associate; GPS -State & Local Government

Position: CFO Advisory, Accounting Advisory, Senior Associate (GPS -State & Local Government)
As a Senior Associate in CFO Advisory Services, you will play a critical role in delivering accounting advisory engagements to state and local governments, higher education institutions and not-for-profits clients. You will support clients in navigating complex financial reporting, operational challenges, and value creation initiatives. This role combines technical accounting expertise, financial analysis, and business acumen to drive performance improvement and support transformational change.

As a Senior Associate, you can expect to support the following types of projects:

Implementation of new accounting standards (GASB)
Assist clients with issues related to GASB 68,75, 87,96 application

Knowledgeable with adjustments and creating roll forwards of recent GASB standards

Complex financial statement close processes (posting accruals, reclass capital assets, debt amortization)
Help drafting (or reviewing) Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs)
Cash to modified accrual or full accrual conversions

Process improvement and organizational design

Client interviews and stakeholder engagement to gather insights and validate assumptions

Large data set manipulation and problem solving

Validation of information between multiple sources of financial information

What you need for this role:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Minimum 4 years of relevant experience within a public accounting firm, or public sector environment performing external audit, consulting, or in the accounting and finance function

Strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards (GASB)
Prior experience with audit, accounting, and/or consulting standards (GASB, AICPA, GAS including Yellow Book)
Ability to navigate Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFRs)
Ability to travel if needed (less than 25%)Preferred skills and experience:

Licensed CPA (or in process of completing) (NICE TO HAVE NOT REQUIRED)
State & Local Government experience (NON FEDERAL) (NFP nice to have not required)

Experience with financial statement close process or proposing / reclassifying journal entries

Ability to troubleshoot and solve account reconciliation issues

Thrives working in a deadline-driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy

Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfully

Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details

Team player able to move to effectively delegate work assignments as needed

About UsRanked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, 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.

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 youA 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…