Ranked 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.

 

The Risk Advisory for State & Local Government team at Cherry Bekaert is growing and we are looking for talented individuals to be a part of it. Apply to join our team as a Senior Associate. As a member of the team, you will help clients protect and enhance the value of their organizations by leveraging their system of internal controls to enable growth, manage risk, and define sustainable operations.

 

What your days look like:

We support the performance of risk and accounting consulting engagements by delivering solutions over operational and regulatory compliance risks, supporting our clients in the areas of internal audit, internal control assessments, risk assessments, as well as performance and compliance audits. A significant portion of the work performed centers in and around internal controls and the application of controls to effectively manage risks.

 

As a Senior Associate, you will be responsible for performing engagement activities under the supervision of a project manager, participate in discussions with clients, and assist with drafting deliverables. Types of projects you can expect:

Internal audits for a broad range of clients; primarily focused on those within the public sector Internal controls testing Internal control maturity assessments Risk Assessments Audit Remediation Regulatory compliance assessments Risk data analytics and controls automation Investigative/internal review assistance (not to include litigation/expert witness services)

 

What you need for this role:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant business discipline Minimum 4+ years of experience within a Public Accounting Firm and/or or Public Sector environment (Local, State or Federal) performing internal audit and consulting services. Knowledge of internal accounting controls, professional standards and regulations and related systems Experience with audit, compliance, accounting, and/or consulting standards (IIA, AICPA, GAS including Yellow Book/Green Book) Prior experience with internal controls including flowcharts, documentation and testing of controls Strong background in assisting with corrective action resolution (experience with developing and implementing corrective action plans) and ability to train others to overcome problems and make corrections Ability to travel up to 15% of the time 

 

Preferred skills/experience:

Prior experience in State & Local Government preferred Willingness to pursue relevant professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CFA, CCSA, CRMA and/or CGAP Ability to utilize Microsoft office including pivot tables, access database and related add-ins Working knowledge of data analytics software such as Tableau, PowerBI, Python, Alteryx or similar technologies Candidates must be able to obtain a security clearance if required

 

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 salary range for this position is $77,710 to $118,800. 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 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, Glassdoor, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

 

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