Risk Advisory Senior Associate

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.

As a result of continued growth within Cherry Bekaert’s Risk Advisory team, an opportunity has been created for a Senior Associate to support client engagements across risk management, internal controls, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), internal audit, accounting consulting, business process improvement, information technology risks, and risk analytics. In this role, you will work across the engagement lifecycle, from planning and fieldwork through wrap-up, while developing client relationships, improving audit processes, and coaching junior team members. If you are seeking a role that will help clients identify risk, strengthen controls, improve processes, and document clear, actionable findings while building your technical and leadership capabilities, keep reading.

As a Senior Associate, you will:

• Support risk consulting and accounting consulting engagements from planning and fieldwork through engagement wrap-up

• Gather and analyze data to identify potential risks, control gaps, and opportunities for process improvement

• Build productive client relationships by understanding client business needs and supporting engagement objectives

• Provide recommendations related to client compliance, accounting risks, internal controls, and advisory activities

• Perform financial, operational, and compliance audit procedures in accordance with established standards

• Test the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls and document findings, conclusions, and work papers

• Lead initiatives that improve audit processes and tools while staying current on emerging trends in risk advisory

• Mentor junior internal auditors, review audit workpapers and reports, and contribute to staff development, internal training, recruiting, and other firm initiatives

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Information Systems, or a related field

• Willingness to pursue a relevant professional designation such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience supporting internal audit, risk advisory, internal controls, SOX, compliance, financial audit, operational audit, or accounting consulting engagements

• Foundational knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Curiosity about business operations and the impact of accounting and information systems on key business transactions

• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and manage multiple priorities with strong organization and project management skills

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 aspects of your wellbeing

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

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

Benefits Information:

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 included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. 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.

Pay Range:

$86,100 - $126,500

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. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/ 

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, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. 

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.   

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. 

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