What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deal Advisory Director position at Cherry Bekaert?
Description
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.
To support the continued growth of our Deal Advisory () practice, an opportunity has been created for a Director to join our high performing team with the flexibility to sit in multiple offices throughout our footprint or possibly remote for the right resource. Our National Deal Advisory practice supports M&A activities of our Private Equity clients and strategic corporations across the US and internationally. Our services include buy-side due diligence, sell-side due diligence, working capital assistance, merger integration and optimization, divestitures and carve outs. Throughout 2024, our team advised on ~600 deal with an aggregate transaction value exceeding $19B.
Our ideal candidate has demonstrated experience leading the execution of engagements and is equally as comfortable participating in strategic discussions with executive leaders as they are performing relevant deal analysis. If you’re ready to join our team of seasoned, expert, nationally acclaimed and knowledgeable professionals – we’re ready to hear from you!
As a Director, you will :
Lead and manage buy-side and sell-side accounting and financial due diligence engagements
Develop relationships with clients and engage in effective interactions with target company executives
Participate in performance reviews and new business development activities
Perform quality of earnings and working capital analyses
Identify and evaluate matters that potentially impact enterprise value and the purchase or sales price
Identify and evaluate financial and operational trends of target companies
Communicate effectively, both verbal and written, our due diligence findings
Supervise multiple professionals and prioritize tasks, serving as a hands-on lead for engagements from inception to completion
What you bring to the role :
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance or related business discipline
10 years within a professional services discipline, with 7 years of direct experience in Financial Due Diligence and a foundation in audit, financial reporting, or CFO responsibilities (Big 4, National or large Regional CPA firm experience preferred)
Advanced Degree or relevant professional certification such as CPA or CFA preferred
Strong GAAP, data analysis and critical thinking skills
Experience working with Private Equity groups preferred
Willingness to travel as needed (expected
What we offer you :
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.
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. “Cherry Bekaert” is the brand name under which Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Cherry Bekaert LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services, and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide business advisory and non-attest services spanning the areas of transaction advisory, risk and accounting advisory, digital solutions, cybersecurity, tax, benefits consulting, and wealth management. For more details, visit cbh.com / disclosure.
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 $172,710 to $371,000. 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.
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, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days.
Candidates must demonstrate they are eligible 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 cbh.com / careers and follow us on LinkedIn () , Glassdoor (,25.htm) , Instagram () , Twitter () , and Facebook () .
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Salary : $172,710 - $371,000
