[Hiring] Senior Accounting and Finance Advisory Consultant @Cherry Bekaert

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting and Finance Advisory Consultant to support a client engagement which will be 3-4 months at a closely held organization that requires quality financial statements in preparation for a transaction. This opportunity is ideal for a professional with a blend of public accounting and industry experience who enjoys hands-on, high-impact project work.

Engagement Includes

• Technical accounting and policy implementation projects
• Month-end / quarter-end close stabilization
• Audit readiness and external auditor support

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with clean-up of balance sheet accounts, historical reconciliations, and accounting backlogs
• Research, interpret, and apply U.S. GAAP guidance; prepare technical accounting memos and documentation
• Support implementation and interpretation of complex accounting areas, specifically analyzing the proper accounting treatment for debt/equity transactions utilizing these standards:
• Distinguishing liabilities from equity (ASC 480)
• Stock based compensation (ASC 718)
• Derivatives and hedging (ASC 815)
• Assist with preparation of footnotes, disclosures, and audit schedules
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors and advisors
• Audit readiness and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and/or finance experience
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and core accounting principles
• Experience supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and audits
• Ability to operate independently in ambiguous or evolving environments
• Advanced Excel skills

Requirements

• Mix of public accounting and industry experience
• CPA (active or inactive) strongly preferred
• Experience in project-based, interim, or advisory roles