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CFO Advisory, Accounting Advisory, Senior Associate (GPS -State & Local Government)

cherry bekaertHenrico, VASenior L5
Overview: In this Senior Associate role, you will deliver accounting advisory engagements for state and local governments, higher education, and not-for-profits, combining technical accounting expertise with financial analysis to drive performance and transformational change. You will support GASB implementations, ACFR preparation, and complex close processes while helping clients navigate reporting and operational challenges. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to identify improvements and validate financial information, contributing to value creation and stakeholder engagement. This position offers meaningful impact in shaping financial reporting in the public sector and non-profit space. Compensation / Benefits annual bonus medical, dental, and vision care disability and life insurance generous Paid Time Off retirement plans Paid Care Leave
Responsibilities: Implement GASB standards and assist with GASB 68/75/87/96 applications Prepare roll forwards and adjustments for GASB standards Manage complex financial statement close processes and journal entries Draft or review Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs) Support cash to modified accrual or full accrual conversions Lead process improvement and organizational design initiatives Conduct client interviews and stakeholder engagement to validate assumptions Manipulate large data sets and validate information from multiple sources
Key requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Minimum 4 years of relevant public accounting or public sector experience Strong knowledge of GASB Experience with GASB, AICPA, Yellow Book standards Ability to navigate ACFRs Travel availability
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