Cherry Bekaert

Leading grants management consulting engagements, developing new services, and business development within the public sector. | Over 15 years of experience in grants management, public sector consulting, and business development, with strong leadership and technical expertise in grant lifecycle and compliance. | 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. As a result of continued growth within our Risk Advisory’s Government & Public Sector (GPS) - State & Local domain, an opportunity has been created for a Director to join our team, with a key focus on grants management. As a member of the GPS team, you will help clients protect and enhance the value of their organizations by leveraging their system of internal controls to enable growth, manage risk, and define sustainable operations. With growing industry expertise, a strong support system, and our team’s shared values, we encourage you to choose the path that best suits you because at Cherry Bekaert, your career is about you. Join the Firm that recognizes the power of the individual. As a GPS Director, you will: Grow the practice through expansion of services to existing clients and obtaining new clients. You will also lead teams in the performance of consulting engagements to effectively manage risks across an organization. Your responsibilities will include: • Overall planning and supervision of engagements including conducting discussions with clients; developing and reviewing deliverables; directing team members; briefing clients and Cherry Bekaert partners; and providing technical assistance on complex issues • Ensuring that services to clients are of the highest quality and consistently applied across clients • Managing profitability of engagements, including (but not limited to) staffing levels, utilization, billing rates, realization, WIP, accounts receivable, and controllable expenses, to achieve excellent financial results, including meeting or exceeding budget • Recruiting, developing and retaining staff • Maintaining advanced understanding of grant lifecycle management • Monitoring regulatory changes and advise clients on adapting policies and procedures to maintain compliance • Maintaining a strong client focus by understanding the client’s business needs while developing productive working relationships with client personnel to accomplish objectives • Leading the development of new services and solutions including data analytics, process automation, compliance management systems, and targeted solutions • Leading proposal development efforts in response to Requests for Proposals • Pursuing new work and clients through business development activities • Actively encouraging team members to contribute ideas and identify potential opportunities to apply Cherry Bekaert's services • Contributing to the internal development of the practice, including process improvement or operations • Actively engaging in the marketplace by creating thought leadership content, speaking at conferences, and participating in podcasts and webinars Types of projects you can expect: • Pre award grant strategy and processes • Grant Lifecycle compliance including recipient and subrecipient reviews and workflow analysis • Cost Allocation Plans and Indirect Cost Rate Plans • Grants management advisory and support What you bring to this role: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant business discipline • Minimum 15+ years of experience within a public accounting firm or public sector environment performing grants management services for state and local governments • CGMS Certification • In-depth knowledge of the Uniform Guidance, grant internal controls, grant professional standards and regulations and related systems • Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple clients. • Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy • Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments • Demonstrated experience in applying relevant technical, regulatory and Public Sector knowledge • Demonstrated business development experience needed to grow the practice • Excellent written and verbal communication capable of managing projects, client expectations and deliverable development • Strong leadership and staff development skills • Excellent problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills • Demonstrated ability to embrace and leverage technology • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to utilize Microsoft office including pivot tables, access database and related add-ins • Ability to travel 15% of the time 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: $167,800 - $279,600 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. Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at  https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.  © 2026 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved.

Providing technical tax services related to compensation, benefits, and employment taxes, including research, advising, and developing thought leadership. | A CPA and/or JD with at least 6 years of experience in federal tax issues related to compensation, benefits, and employment taxes, with strong research, analytical, and communication skills. | Cherry Bekaert, the nation’s 20th largest public accounting firm, seeks a Tax Senior Manager for its National Tax Office (NTO) to provide technical tax services related to compensation and benefits and employment taxes. This highly visible position offers excellent training, development, feedback, and professional growth. We’re looking for an extremely bright and motivated tax professional with a CPA and/or JD. Government experience is a plus. What Does Your Day Look Like? As a member of the firm’s NTO and reporting directly to the Lead of the C&B function within NTO, you will work directly with Cherry Bekaert professionals and their clients to provide federal tax expertise related to compensation and benefits and employment taxes. As a rapidly growing public accounting firm servicing the middle market, you will help to develop the vision, strategies, and action plans to grow Cherry Bekaert’s tax practice as well as ensure the profitability of such practice. You have the opportunity to help build-out the technical resource for / thought leadership for Cherry Bekaert’s C&B Practice Group. This includes the opportunity to deal directly with Cherry Bekaert professionals and their clients, managing internal resources to complete client projects, collaborate with NTO leaders across other disciplines, drive the adoption of best practices in answering federal tax questions and recommending courses of actions to clients and our professionals, to support the development of the firm’s technical positions across the C&B space, as well as support the firm in its internal growth. Note that Cherry Bekaert’s client offerings include Human Resources Consulting, a group which provides expertise in managing: Total rewards, including executive compensation, fringe benefits and retirement plans, HR operations, including compliance and strategy, and, Organizational Development and employee engagement. You will be part of the technical tax and ERISA resource for this team. Specifically, primary responsibilities are focused in the following areas: Providing tax consulting and advisory services to Cherry Bekaert professionals and their clients. Work closely with fellow NTO specialists to ensure comprehensive technical soundness on tax consulting and advisory advice. Working with HR Consulting to ensure federal tax and ERISA compliance Participating in national C&B professional groups. Researching and writing technical tax memoranda. Developing thought leadership and other external marketing materials Developing and delivering internal staff training for tax issues. Assisting with internal and external webinars and presentations. Assisting with firm-wide quality control procedures. What Do You Need for this Role? We’re looking for a high energy, entrepreneurial, proactive individual to make significant contributions to firm leadership, risk management, and client service. Strong communication and organizational skills are needed as is a passion for working with our professionals and their clients. The following are also needed: CPA and/or JD. At least 6 years working with federal tax issues related to compensation and benefits and employment tax issues. An understanding of ERISA Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills. Engaging and effective presentation style. Strong interpersonal 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: $138,800-$215,900 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. Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. © 2026 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved. At Cherry Bekaert, your career is about you. With growing industry expertise, a strong support system, and our team’s shared values, we encourage you to choose your path. Join the Firm that acknowledges and recognizes the power of the individual.

Provide tax equity investment consulting services, lead and grow a team in renewable energy tax credits, and build the firm's market presence. | 7+ years in tax planning or related fields, accounting or finance degree, knowledge of tax credits, financial modeling, and relevant certifications. | As a Senior Manager in our Tax Credits and Incentives Advisory (TCIA) Practice, you will draw on experience in accounting and taxation to provide tax equity investment consulting services for clients. You will be a leader in a team comprised of professionals with significant experience in the credits and incentives space. We are looking for someone with Inflation Reduction Act Energy Credits experience. Cherry Bekaert is aware that significant expertise is required in the market to structure clean energy tax credit transactions to maximize monetization of these attributes. You will help to lead and grow a a small team with significant industry deal and modeling experience to build Cherry Bekaert’s renewable energy practice. Key items upon which to build this practice include: 1. Understand the post-OB3 credit regime including: ITCs for solar, wind, storage, etc. (Sections 48/48E) Production Tax Credits (Sections 45/45E) Clean Hydrogen (Section 45V) Clean Fuel (Section 45Z) Advanced Manufacturing (Section 45X) Nuclear (Section 45U) Carbon Sequestration (Section 45Q) Clean Fuel (Section 45Z) 2. Experience with the Transferability rules (Section 6418) and experience with prior credit transferability transactions. 3. Experience with the Direct Pay regime (Section 6417) 4. Eligible basis substantiation 5. Cost segregation support 6. Credit adders and enhancers including Prevailing wage & apprenticeship Domestic content Energy Community qualification 7. Foreign Entity of Concern rules 8. Credit recapture risk 9. General understanding of tax equity transaction mechanics The best candidates will assist in building our market presence through webinars and published articles. They will also work closely with the core tax partners of the firm to proactively bring credit transfer opportunities to them. They will also proactively work with outside brokers and firms offering available tax credits on the transferability market. What you bring to the role: 7+ years' experience providing tax planning services or preparing and reviewing client work papers and income tax returns Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related field Knowledge of HLBV Accounting Concepts Certified or in the process of obtaining a CPA, enrolled agent, or other appropriate certification Financial modeling expertise Travel up to 10% Skills you need for this role: Previous Big 4 experience Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment Strong verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of fund accounting and general ledger accounting Demonstrated basic understanding of Subchapter K and investment partnership taxation Demonstrated knowledge of tax equity investment structures Knowledge of the investment and production tax credits associated with wind, solar, biomass projects 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: $138,800-$215,900 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. Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. © 2026 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved. At Cherry Bekaert, your career is about you. With growing industry expertise, a strong support system, and our team’s shared values, we encourage you to choose your path. Join the Firm that acknowledges and recognizes the power of the individual.

Manage and oversee valuation projects, mentor staff, and collaborate with audit teams and clients. | Minimum 7 years of valuation experience, proficiency in financial modeling, and relevant valuation credentials or progress. | 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. Cherry Bekaert’s Valuation Services practice applies traditional and cutting-edge approaches and methods to a variety of corporate finance analyses to provide financial advisory services to privately held and publicly-traded companies. Core service offerings include business valuations, complex financial instruments, contingent consideration, debt and equity, stock-based compensation, intangible assets for financial and tax reporting, tax compliance, mergers and acquisitions in domestic and cross border transactions, and litigation. In support of our strategic growth, we have an opportunity available for a Senior Manager to join our team, with hybrid flexibility in multiple offices throughout our footprint or possibly remote for the right resource. If the opportunity to make a meaningful impact serving as a trusted advisor to middle market clients within a supportive environment focused on leadership development excites you, let’s talk! What your day(s) look like: Plan, organize, conduct, manage, and oversee projects and services in business valuation analysis, industry research, and related investigative services Understand and manage firm risk on projects and proposals Supervise, train, and mentor more junior professionals on valuation of financial instruments and related services. Assess the performance of staff as part of engagement and year-end reviews Work closely with audit teams and regulators Work closely with Partners and staff on client management, practice development, and business development processes Participate in conducting presentations and seminars What you bring to the role: Bachelors in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field Valuation credential or demonstrated progress towards a valuation credential such as CFA, ABV or ASA Minimum 7 years of demonstrated progressive experience delivering valuation services in a public accounting and/or consulting environment Valuation of businesses, business interests, and intangible assets for ASC 350, ASC 360, ASC 718, and ASC 815; complex securities and embedded derivatives; estate and gift tax and charitable contributions; IRC 165, IRC 280, IRC 367, IRC 382, IRC 409A, and IRC 861 Firsthand experience in running complex financial models Strong research and analytical skills; ability to solve complex valuation issues Technical skills a priority: Excel, financial modeling, model validation, model building and business writing Experience assisting audit teams with reviews of valuation for financial reporting Ability to effectively manage up, down and out, providing exceptional client service by leveraging communication skills to develop and maintain outstanding relationships Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written (including technical writing), and presentation skills Additional preferred qualifications: Proficiency in US GAAP and/or IFRS preferred Experience managing multiple engagements and competing priorities in a dynamic and distributed team environment Demonstrated proficiency in supporting/leading business development activities 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: $155,300 - $241,500 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. Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. © 2026 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved. At Cherry Bekaert, your career is about you. With growing industry expertise, a strong support system, and our team’s shared values, we encourage you to choose your path. Join the Firm that acknowledges and recognizes the power of the individual.