Cherry Bekaert - Orland Park, IL
posted 3 months ago
Cherry Bekaert, one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the United States, is seeking a Senior Manager for its Accounting Transformation team. This role is pivotal in driving the growth of our Accounting Advisory practice, which focuses on delivering innovative advisory, assurance, and tax services to our clients. As a Senior Manager, you will be part of a nationally distributed team that operates in a hybrid capacity, allowing for flexibility in work locations, including the possibility of remote work for the right candidate. You will engage in various consulting engagements, helping clients navigate improvement opportunities and implement solutions that create value within their organizations. In this position, you will lead a team of professionals, guiding them through the consulting process from planning to execution. Your responsibilities will include identifying client needs, fostering strong relationships, and developing team members through constructive feedback. You will also manage project resources, budgets, and billing, while preparing and presenting thought leadership materials. Your expertise will be crucial in assessing the current state of clients' Corporate Accounting and Finance departments and transitioning them to their desired future state, which may involve digitizing workflows, optimizing processes, and providing tailored solutions. The role encompasses a variety of functional areas, including process and cost improvement initiatives, strategy and organizational design for accounting processes, policy development, post-acquisition accounting integration, and business process transformation. You will be expected to oversee change management and continuous monitoring, ensuring that the strategic roadmaps align with company-led initiatives such as ESG readiness and reporting compliance. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who is passionate about process improvement and is eager to make a significant impact on clients' operations.