Cherry Bekaert

Role Description A well-established professional services firm is seeking a Director of Finance & Operations to serve as the backbone of the organization's financial and operational infrastructure. This is a broad, leadership-oriented role for someone who enjoys being both strategic and executional. - Lead all accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting activities - Manage operational infrastructure tied to finance, HR, payroll, and vendors - Partner with senior leadership on business planning, growth, and profitability - Analyze performance by project, client, and service line - Drive continuous improvement across systems, controls, and processes Qualifications - Director-level or strong Controller background within professional services - Experience directly running finance and operations (not purely FP&A or technical accounting) - Ability to navigate ambiguity and support leadership with clear, actionable insights - Background in smaller or mid-market organizations preferred Benefits - Broad scope and autonomy - Direct exposure to leadership and ownership - Opportunity to shape how the business operates and scales

Accounting Manager Location: Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 Days In Office / 2 Days Remote) Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $125,000–$150,000 USD annually Bonus: 10% annual bonus Job Description A well-established, PE-backed organization within the manufacturing and distribution space is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations for one of its business units. This role reports directly to the VP of Accounting and offers strong visibility to senior leadership, along with long-term growth potential within a broader enterprise. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes initiative, and does not require extensive oversight. Key Responsibilities - Lead daily accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, accruals, and weekly cash flow forecasting - Oversee and drive the monthly close process, including consolidation and segment reporting - Ensure timely completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations - Maintain and strengthen a strong internal control environment - Partner with FP&A to support performance analysis and operational insights - Develop and enhance accounting dashboards and KPIs - Serve as the primary contact for external, internal, and regulatory audits - Support SOX compliance, corporate accounting policies, and banking activities - Oversee sales and use tax, regulatory reporting, and insurance administration - Manage, coach, and develop accounting staff (including AP-focused team members) - Identify opportunities to streamline processes and increase automation - Collaborate with operational leaders to support business performance and growth Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance - CPA preferred - 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience - Prior experience in an Accounting Manager, Controller, or Operating Controller role - Experience supporting multi-site operations - Background in manufacturing and/or distribution environments strongly preferred - Experience in public accounting and/or PE-backed or public company environments a plus - Strong working knowledge of US GAAP (IFRS exposure a plus) - Advanced Excel skills required - ERP experience required (specific systems not required) - Proven ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, low-handholding environment Why This Opportunity - High-impact leadership role within a growing PE-backed organization - Strong visibility to senior leadership and opportunity for advancement - Collaborative environment with a proven track record of successful hires - Competitive compensation and bonus structure - Hybrid flexibility

Treasury Manager/Director Location: Alexandria, VA Employment Type: Full-time Work Arrangement: Hybrid Salary: $140,000–$160,000 total compensation Job Description Uniquely positioned opportunity with our high-growth gov-tech client offers the opportunity to step into a dynamic environment and make a measurable impact on treasury/cash processes, reporting and overall treasury strategy moving forward. Ideal candidate wants to see and move a great deal of process, help develop near-future departmental/functional strategy and jump on an opportunity to join a bright, supportive group of leaders involved in PE environment focused on product and revenue growth. Core Responsibilities - Oversee, optimize and streamline cash positioning across the company’s bank accounts (domestic and international) - Develop and manage short- and long-term cash flow forecasts (13-week rolling, annual, and scenario-based) - Partner with FP&A on integrated financial planning - Optimize and streamline bank account structure, cash concentration, pooling, and intercompany funding structures - Ensure sufficient liquidity for operations, capex, and strategic initiative - Own/build a relationship with all banking partners including potentially finding a new primary banking partner - Negotiate bank fees, services, and assist in credit facilities - Manage governance, signatories, fraud controls, etc. - Lead RFPs for treasury services and banking platforms when needed - Manage all debt instruments (revolvers, term loans, letters of credit etc.) - Manage and lead compliance with covenants and reporting requirements - Support CFO in capital allocation decisions and cost-of-capital optimization - Oversee excess liquidity investment and draft company investment policies - Monitor risk and portfolio performance - Identify and if necessary, mitigate financial risks (interest rate, FX, counterparty, liquidity) - Establish strong internal controls over cash, payments, and bank access - Oversee payment processes, fraud prevention, and cybersecurity coordination - Ensure compliance with controls and audit requirements - Manage treasury systems, bank portals, and integrations with ERP - Lead and develop treasury / cash applications team - Build scalable processes as the company grows - Drive automation and efficiency initiatives Experience/Qualifications - 7+ years in treasury, corporate finance, or banking - Private equity, venture capital or investment banking is preferred - Must have multi-bank environments and complex cash structures - Strong knowledge of debt markets, credit agreements, and financial instruments - BS/BA in Finance, Accounting or Business-related - Be a strategic thinker with an ability to execute operationally - Come with strong risk awareness and a controls mindset - Maneuver and operate in a high-volume, ever-changing environment

Title: Grants Accountant Location: Hybrid (Washington, DC / Northern Virginia area) Compensation: $80,000 – $95,000 (based on experience) Industry: Nonprofit Job Description: Overview: Our client, a mission-driven nonprofit organization, is seeking a detail-oriented Grants Accountant to support the financial management of government and privately funded programs. This role will partner closely with program teams and leadership to ensure accurate grant reporting, compliance, and financial integrity across multiple funding sources. Key Responsibilities: - Manage grant accounting activities including tracking revenues, expenses, and allocations across multiple funding sources - Prepare and submit grant invoices and financial reports in accordance with funder requirements - Reconcile grant-related accounts and ensure proper coding of all transactions - Monitor grant budgets and provide variance analysis to program leadership - Ensure compliance with GAAP and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) requirements - Support monthly close activities including journal entries and account reconciliations - Assist with audit preparation, including gathering supporting documentation and responding to auditor requests - Partner with non-finance staff to provide guidance on grant spending, budgeting, and reporting Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field - 3+ years of nonprofit grant accounting experience - Strong understanding of federal, state, and private grant compliance requirements - Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close - Proficiency with accounting systems (NetSuite, Financial Edge, or similar preferred) - Advanced Excel skills - Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities Preferred: - Experience with government grants and contract billing - Knowledge of Form 990 reporting support - CPA or CPA-track is a plus Why Join: - Opportunity to support a mission-driven organization making a meaningful impact - Collaborative, team-oriented environment - Exposure to complex funding structures and cross-functional leadership

Title: Finance Manager Location: Fairfax, VA Job Description: Title: Finance Manager Location: Hybrid - Fairfax, VA Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 Our client is a major industry leader and headquartered in Northern Virginia. This position will be responsible for the management and accountability of the accounts receivable function, including oversight of billing, collections, rebill activity, cash application, and receivables reporting. Ensures the application of sound accounting principles and practices while supporting the full accounting cycle in accordance with direction from Corporate Accounting leadership. RESPONSIBILITIES - Oversee the full accounts receivable cycle including billing, invoicing, collections, rebills, and cash application across entities - Manage and review all corporate and property-level rebill activity, ensuring expenses are accurately allocated and billed in a timely manner - Prepare and review monthly rebill schedules, including allocation of corporate expenses, commissions, shared services, and intercompany charges - Ensure all rebill transactions are supported with proper documentation and aligned with company policies and contractual agreements - Partner with finance teams to resolve rebill questions, discrepancies, and disputes in a timely manner - Review and approve all invoices, adjustments, and write-offs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting documentation - Monitor accounts receivable aging and proactively drive collection efforts on outstanding balances; escalate high-risk accounts as necessary - Ensure timely and accurate application of all payments (ACH, wire, check) and resolution of unapplied or misapplied cash - Reconcile accounts receivable subledger to general ledger and investigate and resolve reconciling items - Perform daily routines and month end procedures LEADERSHIP QUALITIES - Influencer – Improve the performance of the business by strengthening cash flow and rebill accuracy and timeliness - Leader – Ability to gain the trust of other parties and support both corporate and management teams - Problem Solver – Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Strong Communicator – Clear and effective communication - Work Athlete – Strong work ethic and professionalism - Exceptional Judgement – Sound business judgement QUALIFICATION STANDARDS - A minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting with focus on accounting operations (i.e. A/P, A/R …) - Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred IND4

Role Description We are seeking a highly skilled Azure DevSecOps Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, automated cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. This role will be responsible for driving automation, embedding security into the software delivery lifecycle, and enabling scalable, compliant Azure environments. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in Terraform, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD automation with strong knowledge of cloud security, governance, and operational support. Key Responsibilities - Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – Terraform Focus - Design, build, and maintain reusable Terraform modules for Azure infrastructure provisioning (networking, compute, identity, storage) - Ensure all infrastructure is version-controlled, auditable, and deployed via automated pipelines - Implement policy-as-code and security baselines within Terraform configurations - Perform code reviews and enforce IaC standards across engineering teams - DevSecOps & CI/CD Automation - Design and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools - Integrate automated security scanning (SAST, DAST, IaC scanning) into deployment pipelines - Build and support automated deployment orchestration (blue/green, canary, rollback strategies) - Automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment workflows to reduce manual effort - Azure Cloud Engineering - Architect, deploy, and manage secure Azure cloud environments - Implement governance controls including RBAC, Azure Policy, and identity management - Design scalable and resilient infrastructure aligned with business and security requirements - Optimize cloud environments for performance, cost, and reliability - Security & Compliance - Embed security controls and compliance checks into infrastructure and pipelines - Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediate risks proactively - Manage secrets, certificates, and keys using secure vault solutions (e.g., Azure Key Vault) - Ensure adherence to regulatory and organizational security standards - Automation Support & Operational Excellence - Provide automation and platform support for build, release, and infrastructure pipelines - Troubleshoot CI/CD, IaC deployments, and cloud infrastructure issues - Develop and maintain self-service automation tools for engineering teams - Monitor systems, respond to incidents, and continuously improve reliability - Collaboration & Enablement - Partner with Dev, Sec, and IT teams to integrate security into development workflows - Provide guidance and best practices on DevSecOps and IaC adoption - Support onboarding of applications into standardized DevSecOps pipelines - Document processes, patterns, and reusable frameworks Qualifications - 5+ years experience in DevOps / DevSecOps / Cloud Engineering - Strong hands-on experience with: - Terraform (required) - Azure (IaaS, PaaS, identity, networking) - CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) - Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code in enterprise environments - Proficiency in scripting/automation (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) - Experience with security integration in CI/CD pipelines - Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, and compliance frameworks Preferred Qualifications - Experience with: - Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), containers, or microservices - Policy-as-code tools (OPA, Sentinel, Checkov) - Monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Prometheus) - Certifications: - Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-400, AZ-500) - HashiCorp Terraform Associate - Experience in regulated environments a plus (SOX, SOC2, etc.) Key Skills - Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) - Azure DevOps / CI-CD automation - Cloud security & DevSecOps practices - Scripting & automation - Monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident response - Cross-team collaboration and communication What Success Looks Like - Fully automated, secure Azure infrastructure deployments - Reduced manual provisioning and faster release cycles - Embedded security controls across pipelines and IaC - Improved reliability and scalability of cloud platforms - Strong adoption of DevSecOps and automation practices across teams Benefits - Competitive compensation packages based on performance - Comprehensive, high-quality benefits program including: - Annual bonus - Medical, dental, and vision care - Disability and life insurance - Generous Paid Time Off - Retirement plans - Paid Care Leave - Flexibility to do impactful work and enjoy life outside of work - Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and cultures

Role Description The person in this role will be responsible for leading data entry initiatives as determined by the Senior Data Quality Manager and firm leadership. - Coordinates data entry initiatives determined by the Senior Data Quality Manager and firm leadership, including: - Monitoring EA/PA Data Entry Team requests and training/supporting them - Acquisition data handling (pre- and post-acquisition) ensuring high data quality and accurate reporting through cross-team collaborations - Functions as a Data Team Lead assisting the Senior Data Quality Manager with monitoring and providing statuses on both regular Data Team tasks, as well as special projects - Assists in the development and maintenance of Data Entry Team processes and documentation - Participates in CRM account and contact record enrichment as part of acquisition activities - Assists in distributing and working the CRM non-IT Compass tickets received in a balanced manner considering Data Team member current workload and knowledge level - Participates in strategic projects as requested to support firm growth efforts - Serves as Subject Matter Expert on Data Team to resolve issues and help support the Senior Data Quality Manager with training needs - Other duties as needed Qualifications - Bachelors Degree - 2+ years experience working with Microsoft Dynamics, administration, and data quality projects - Intermediate Excel skills - Excellent written and verbal communication - High degree of organization - Critical thinking - Passion for excellence Benefits - 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 - 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 - Other programs dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life Company Description 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.

Role Description The PSA Support Coordinator will be responsible for reviewing data entered with the firm’s PSA software, adjusting hours worked when entered incorrectly, transferring WIP, address and role changes, and running reports upon request. - Reviews data entered within PSA software for accuracy and completeness. - Generates reports upon request. - Resolves inaccurate records of regular and billable hours. - Review client and job set ups for accuracy. - Update client and billing contact addresses. - Troubleshoots and resolves minor issues. Qualifications - High School Diploma - One year of clerical or administrative work. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software. - Knowledge of other payroll software. Benefits - 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. - Comprehensive benefits program including annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life. Company Description 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.

Role Description Cherry Bekaert is searching for a Consultant to help with various State and Local Advisory Work on a remote basis! This role will play a role in delivering accounting advisory engagements to state and local governments, higher education institutions, and not-for-profits clients. You will support clients in navigating complex financial reporting, operational challenges, and value creation initiatives. This role combines technical accounting expertise, financial analysis, and business acumen to drive performance improvement and support transformational change. The types of projects we work with can include: - Implementation of new accounting standards (GASB) - Assist with issues related to GASB 68, 75, 87, 96 application - Knowledgeable with adjustments and creating roll forwards of recent GASB standards - Complex financial statement close processes (posting accruals, reclass capital assets, debt amortization) - Help drafting Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs) - Cash to modified accrual or full accrual conversions - Process improvement and organizational design - Client interviews and stakeholder engagement to gather insights and validate assumptions - Large data set manipulation and problem solving - Validation of information between multiple sources of financial information Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting - Minimum 4 years of relevant experience within a public accounting firm, or public sector environment performing external audit, consulting, or in the accounting and finance function - Strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards (GASB) - Prior experience with audit, accounting, and/or consulting standards (GASB, AICPA, GAS including Yellow Book) - Ability to navigate Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFRs) Requirements - Licensed CPA (or in process of completing) - State & Local Government experience - Experience with financial statement close process or proposing/reclassifying journal entries - Ability to troubleshoot and solve account reconciliation issues - Thrives working in a deadline-driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy - Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfully - Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details - Team player able to move to effectively delegate work assignments as needed

Role Description Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Remote Audit Senior Associate to join our Core Audit practice. In this role, you’ll lead audit engagements for clients across a variety of industries while collaborating virtually with managers, partners, and engagement teams nationwide. - Lead audit engagements, including planning, execution, and completion, for clients in various industries - Collaborate closely with audit managers, partners, and engagement team members in a remote setting - Develop audit approaches and engage in discussions around engagement efficiencies and client-specific risks - Instruct and oversee Audit & Assurance staff throughout audit engagements - Broaden technical expertise through the review of complex client transactions - Prepare and/or review financial statements - Complete general audit procedures, including coordination of audit closing communications, drafting client correspondence, and resolving open items - Research technical accounting and auditing issues using online tools - Perform additional engagement-related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree - 2+ years of public accounting experience - Passion for delivering superior client service - Uncompromising integrity and professional judgment - Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously - Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to guide and support team members in a remote environment Benefits - 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 - Comprehensive, high-quality benefits program including: - Annual bonus - Medical, dental, and vision care - Disability and life insurance - Generous Paid Time Off - Retirement plans - Paid Care Leave - Other programs dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life - Pay Range: $75,000 - $115,000 per year