Risk Advisory Senior Manager

Cherry Bekaert is growing its Risk Advisory Services practice and seeks a Senior Manager to lead internal audit, risk management, and compliance engagements across industries. The role may be hybrid or remote (U.S.).

• Lead and manage risk advisory and internal audit engagements, delivering high-quality, client-focused outcomes across multiple industries.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding business risks, operational challenges, and growth objectives.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Develop project plans, allocate resources effectively, and guide teams to successful execution.
• Provide insights on internal controls, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and operational improvement strategies.
• Present findings, recommendations, and strategic insights to client leadership and firm stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand services.
• Support business development through proposals, networking, and collaboration with firm leadership.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience delivering technology-enabled internal audit/risk assessments in a public accounting, consulting, or corporate environment.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification desired.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk frameworks, and GAAP accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead cross‑functional teams.
• Strong consulting mindset with effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel as needed in support of client engagements.

• Experience across multiple internal audit domains (ICFR, regulatory compliance, operational risk, IT controls).
• Experience in technology-enabled audit or data analytics solutions.
• Industry specialization or experience across multiple sectors.
• Proven ability to develop and mentor high-performing teams.

• Inclusive culture with shared values of integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect.
• Opportunity to innovate and engage in motivating work.
• Collaborative environment focused on career growth and continuous professional development.
• Competitive compensation and total rewards package focusing on wellbeing.
• Flexibility to balance impactful work with life outside of work.
• Opportunities to learn from professionals of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Competitive compensation with a salary range of $119,000 - $215,600, plus annual bonus, medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, paid care leave, and other programs to support personal and professional life.

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunity to all 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 protected class in accordance with applicable laws.