Accounting Advisory - Business Optimization Manager

Description

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. If you are ready to find your space and create your future, you belong with us.

Our industry-focused teams (Financial Services; Industrial & Consumer Goods; Private Equity; Professional Services; Real Estate, Construction & Hospitality; Technology & Life Sciences) leverage their expertise to develop and implement long-term solutions that address clients' current needs while anticipating future challenges.

Our growing Accounting Advisory practice seeks an experienced Manager -- Business Optimization to join our national team. This role offers the flexibility to work from any of our office locations (or remotely within proximity to one) with travel required for specific projects.

If you are a CPA or MBA with 6-8 years of experience in business process optimization, performance improvement, and technology integration with a Big 4 or top-tier consulting firm, have a proven track record of serving clients across any of our key industry sectors, are driven to excel, and believe that "good" simply isn't good enough, we encourage you to apply!

As a Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage project teams of up to 4professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to ensure successful project delivery.
• Partner with clients to understand their business challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop and implement tailored solutions.
• Leverage your expertise in business process optimization, performance improvement, and technology integration to drive impactful transformations.
• Conduct detailed assessments of client processes and systems, identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements.
• cross-functional process improvement initiatives, including process redesign, automation, and technology implementation.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to educate clients on leading industry practices and new processes.
• Manage project scope, budget, and timeline, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders, providing regular updates and reports on project progress.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and partner.
• Contribute to the growth of the CFO Advisory practice by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, continuously developing your skills and knowledge.

What You Bring to the Role:

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 6-8 years of experience in core finance and accounting process optimization, performance improvement, and technology implementation, including:
• ERP system implementations (e.g., Sage, MS Dynamics, NetSuite) and/or
• Accounting automation software implementations (e.g., Blackline, Anaplan, OneStream)

 

• Skills & Certifications:
• CPA certification and/or MBA degree
• Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to manage scope, budget, and timeline (PMP certification is a plus)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build consensus and drive results.

 

• Travel: Ability to travel up to 40% for client engagements and internal meetings

 

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