Cherry Bekaert LLP

Accounting Operations & Systems Manager

Cherry Bekaert LLP • $140K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years in accounting operations or finance systems
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • CPA certification preferred
  • PMO experience with a PMP certification
  • International experience with multi-entity and multi-currency
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite or Sage Intacct)
  • Strong GAAP knowledge relevant to system design
  • Proven history of building processes in fast-paced environments
  • Analytical thinker with a systems-oriented mindset
  • Ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams
  • High sense of ownership in improving accounting infrastructure

Responsibilities

  • Own the roadmap and delivery of systems and process projects
  • Drive global expansion of accounting and finance functions
  • Design and document accounting workflows and controls
  • Partner with finance and engineering to implement new tools
  • Drive automation in accounting and finance operations
  • Build infrastructure for audit readiness
  • Identify and resolve bottlenecks in accounting workflows

Benefits

  • Well-funded start-up culture
  • Interactive and supportive work environment
  • Equity grant offered
  • In-office work culture
Full Job Description
Accounting Operations & Systems Manager

The Accounting Operations Manager will build and run the operational backbone of the finance function.You'll own the systems, workflows, and controls that sit underneath our accounting work - making sure close runs smoothly, data is reliable, and the team can scale without adding headcount proportionally.

This role is for someone who sees process as leverage. You should be equally comfortable in the weeds of an ERP configuration and presenting controls framework to leadership.

Role Overview
  • Own roadmap, sequencing, and delivery of systems and process projects - including intake, scoping, and milestones
  • Drive and manage the global expansion of accounting and finance functions during rapid company growth
  • Design and document accounting workflows, controls, and policies
  • Partner with finance, engineering, and ops to source and implement new tools and processes as the business grows
  • Drive automation across the accounting and finance function, from operations to reporting
  • Build audit readiness infrastructure
  • Identify and resolve bottlenecks in how accounting work gets done

Desired Experience/Qualifications
  • 5-10 years in accounting operations, finance systems, or an accounting-adjacent role
  • BS in Accounting required
  • CPA preferred
  • PMO experience; PMP certified
  • International experience - including multi-entity and multi-currency configuration
  • Hands-on experience with ERP administration, ideally NetSuite or Sage Intacct
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and how accounting principles translate into system design
  • Track record of building processes and controls in a fast-moving environment
  • Analytically sharp - able to think in systems, not just tasks
  • Comfortable working across technical and non-technical teams
  • High ownership orientation; you treat the accounting infrastructure as yours to improve

Culture & Compensation
  • Well-funded start-up culture; interactive, supportive and fun
  • $140,000 - $160,000 base
  • Equity grant offered
  • In-office culture


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About Cherry Bekaert LLP

Cherry Bekaert is a public accounting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries. The company offers audit, tax, and advisory services to help clients achieve their business goals. Cherry Bekaert has a team of over 1,200 professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service. The company has offices in several states across the US and serves clients in both the public and private sectors.
Learn more about Cherry Bekaert LLP
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$220 million

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