Description
Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work (https://www.cbh.com/about/awards-and-recognition/) , 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.
In support of our growing Risk Advisory Services (https://www.cbh.com/services/advisory/risk-accounting-advisory/risk-advisory/) practice, we have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate (Financial/Operations) to join our team providing internal audit, regulatory compliance and risk management services to banks and financial institutions. As the level of regulatory and business complexity continues to increase, so has the need for specialized knowledge and focus. We have organized our firm to achieve that goal, providing our clients with deep knowledge, expertise and approaches in Regulatory Compliance, Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, Technology Risk Management, and Operations and Process Improvement. While this role will require occasional travel to support the onsite needs of our clients, it provides hybrid flexibility to candidates in proximity to multiple offices within our footprint.
If you are a current public accounting professional or internal bank auditor seeking an opportunity for career growth within a firm committed to investing in the power of the individual, keep reading.
As a Senior Associate, you will:
Work individually or as part of a team on executing client engagements with the support of a strong leadership team and professional peers committed to providing high-quality client service. Day-to-day tasks will include assessing the design and effectiveness of internal controls and performing risk reviews and assessments across key finance and operational areas, while actively monitoring assignments to ensure that they are progressing according to the allotted budget and timeframes. Professionals at this level will be entrusted to maintain ongoing client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction with engagements by providing value and encouraging and promoting additional services as needed. Typical engagements will be conducted for key areas including, but not limited to:
FDICIA/SOX
Credit Administration
Trust Operations
Asset Liability Management (ALM)/Interest Rate Risk (IRR) and Liquidity
Investment and Borrowings
Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL)
Loan Review
Accounting and Reporting (Finance)
Lending
Deposits
What you bring to the role:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related business field of study
Willingness to pursue relevant professional certifications (i.e. CIA, CFSA, CBA, CPA, CFE)
Minimum of 2+ years of related professional services or internal audit experience within a community bank/credit union (typical asset size $500M - $20B)
Familiarity with applicable federal and state regulations
Demonstrated analytical and time management skills as well as the ability to thrive within an entrepreneurial environment
Outstanding relationship management, written and verbal communication, as well as presentation skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft PC software and applications
Ability to travel to client sites as needed, expected up to 20-25%
What we offer you:
Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging include 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
Pay Range:
$78,012 to $116,200
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,?Glassdoor (https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Cherry-Bekaert-EI_IE31120.11,25.htm) ,?Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cherrybekaert) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/cherrybekaert) ?and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CherryBekaertCB) .
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