Manager – Government & Public Sector (GPS) – Nonprofit Accounting Advisory Manager in Trenton, New Jersey

Description

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated 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.

The Government & Public Sector (GPS), Advisory Team at Cherry Bekaert is growing, and we’re looking for talented individuals to join our firm. Apply to our team as a Manager – Government & Public Sector (GPS) – Nonprofit Accounting Advisory Manager. As a member of the GPS 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.

Cherry Bekaert is a full-service public accounting and consulting firm. With growing industry expertise, a strong support system, and our team’s shared values, we encourage you to choose the path that best suits you because at Cherry Bekaert, your career is about you. Join the Firm that recognizes the power of the individual.

Cherry Bekaert strives to exhibit a culture of inclusiveness and diversity in our offices by involving all of our people and their unique, individual perspectives in our business. We want all of our employees to feel a sense of belonging by welcoming the uniqueness that each individual brings to the firm.

What your days look like:

You support the performance of nonprofit accounting advisory engagements by managing and delivering timely and accurate nonprofit accounting including implementation of new accounting standards, account reconciliations and financial statement closing procedures, financial statement preparation, and on-demand nonprofit accounting support. A significant portion of the work performed centers in and around solving a nonprofit accounting and financial reporting challenges from staffing or event-driving needs. You will also play a key role in expanding our nonprofit accounting advisory services to both existing and new Cherry Bekaert clients.

As an Accounting Advisory Manager , you will be responsible for performing specific engagement activities, participating in discussions with clients, and assisting with drafting deliverables. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Plan, manage, and perform a variety of engagements including but not limited to: Account and Financial Close and Reconciliation Assistance, Implementation of New Accounting Standards, Accounting Analysis Related to Compliance with Laws and Regulations, Ongoing Best Practice and Nonprofit Accounting Support

• Engagement Management including assessing and evaluating client accounting challenges, developing tailored advisory solutions, and establishing the timeline and scope of engagements

• Responsible for providing status updates to client leadership on the current status of tasks and any findings or recommendations identified

• Evaluating complex nonprofit accounting situations and determining the appropriate treatment under GAAP

• Identify best practice or other recommendations in clients account reconciliation or other financial processes and develop and executive level report of the findings

• Develop content such as articles, podcasts, or webinars on nonprofit accounting matters to build brand recognition of nonprofit accounting advisory group

• Ensure team is up to date on related nonprofit accounting pronouncements and industry developments

• Oversee firm objectives (engagement economics) and manage resources to ensure that established goals are met on each project assigned

• Mentor and develop associates by providing continuous feedback, utilizing firm developed tools and processes. Assist with the evaluation and constructive steps to enhance associates’ performance and development

• Serve as a technical accounting nonprofit leader, both internally and externally

• Be a trusted advisor to a client and begins to identify opportunities for expanded services

• Develop outside relationships focused on long-term business development opportunities

• Perform other duties as assigned

Types of projects you can expect:

• Implementation of new accounting standards, including CECL, lease accounting, and revenue recognition

• Development of technical accounting memos on complex nonprofit accounting topics

• Bank account and other subsidiary ledger reconciliation

• Assistance with financial statement close processes

• Drafting and reviewing financial statements

• Large data set manipulation and problem solving

• Internal control and best practice evaluation

• Validation of information between multiple sources of financial information

• Outsourced or co-sourced accounting support

• Other projects as assigned/needed.

What you need for this role:

An ideal fit for our firm will display passion for superior client service, excellent project management, nonprofit accounting technical knowledge, business development and leadership skills. We’re a fast-paced, dynamic environment so a strong sense of urgency will fit right in!

• 5+ years’ experience in nonprofit accounting

• Strong nonprofit technical accounting skills (FASB)

• Experience performing external audit, consulting, or accounting and finance function with minimum 3 years supervisory experience

• Strong knowledge: OMB Circular/Uniform Guidance, SEFA preparation, single audit readiness

• Track record of or interest in business development with nonprofits

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required

• CPA (with an active license) required

• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

• Proven ability to lead and develop team members

• Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within project budgets

• Knowledge of professional standards and regulations

• Prior experience with internal controls including documentation and testing of controls

• Work in a demanding, team and deadline driven environment focused on details and accuracy

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

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments

• Experience with Microsoft Office products required (ability to effectively utilize PowerPoint; Intermediate Excel skills with ability to analyze and summarize data through the use of formulas, pivot tables, and related add-ins); Other audit technology resources experience a plus

• Ability to travel as needed (range may be 10%-25% of the time)

• Ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, energetic with the propensity to learn/share knowledge for the betterment of the team and firm

• You’ll have the vision to see this as an opportunity to transform client experiences/enhance standardization within the segment as we grow

Preferred skills and experience:

• Implementation of FASB standards

• Financial statement close process, proposing adjusting and/or reclassifying journal entries.

• Ability to troubleshoot and solve account reconciliation issues

• Prior experience coaching and developing less experienced associates

What you expect from us:

Cherry Bekaert is proud to have over 75 years of experience in Accounting and Advisory services. Our shared values, including uncompromising integrity, a passion for excellence and mutual respect have helped us get here. If these values align with yours, we’d like to hear from you. Let’s grow your career at Cherry Bekaert through:

• Shared values fostering inclusion and belonging with uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect

• Fully Remote position options available and/or hybrid

• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

• Collaborative environment providing career growth and continuous professional development

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package focused on all aspects of your wellbeing

• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

• Opportunities to connect/learn from professionals with different backgrounds and cultures

• Collaborative environment focused on career and leadership development

• Flexible work arrangements with generous PTO

• Competitive salary, bonus opportunities and 401(k)

• Comprehensive employee benefits, including: medical • dental • vision • life • short & long-term disability • supplemental insurances • Paid Care Leave • virtual doctor visits • employee assistance program (EAP) • wellness programs & incentives • study materials & exam reimbursement • professional certification bonuses • tuition reimbursement • back-Up child & adult care • mid-year “break” (paid extra time off the week of July 4th)…. and more!

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 $103,360 – $186,100. 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.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility 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 (https://www.linkedin.com/company/cherrybekaert/) , Glassdoor (https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Cherry-Bekaert-EI_IE31120.11,25.htm) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cherrybekaert) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/cherrybekaert) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CherryBekaertCB) .

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