Remote Chief Performance Officer Jobs in Chicago, IL

As a result of continued growth within our CFO Advisory - Accounting Advisory practice, an opportunity has been created for a Senior Manager to join our national practice with hybrid flexibility (or possibly remote for the right resource) with travel for specific projects as needed. An ideal candidate for our firm displays expertise in accounting for both publicly-traded and privately-held companies, as well as a passion for superior client service, uncompromising integrity, and excellent project management abilities. Leadership skills are critical to success, as you will also be mentoring other team members and driving growth within our Advisory practice. We're a fast-paced and dynamic environment so a strong sense of urgency will fit right in!

As a Senior Manager, you will:

Support the performance of engagements by managing and delivering timely and accurate accounting advisory services, including consulting on technical accounting matters, implementation of new accounting standards, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and on-demand accounting support. Beyond directing the activities of more junior professionals, you will also perform specific engagement activities, participate in discussions with client leadership (CFO's, Controllers, and Business Owners), and assist with drafting deliverables. Clients will engage us if they are:

• Acquiring a Company.

• Require technical assistance (now or on occasion).

• Going public and need readiness for the IPO or SPAC.

• Accounting is slow and does not provide timely information.

• They have lost key resources in accounting and have upcoming deadlines.

• Require more formal accounting policies and procedures.

• Need to convert from cash to GAAP or from IFRS to GAAP.

• Have to adopt a new accounting standard.

You will also...

• Participate in all stages of various consulting engagements and provide assistance with planning, field work, engagement wrap up and deliverable composition.

• Maintain a strong client focus by understanding the client's business needs while developing productive working relationships with key personnel in order to accomplish engagement objectives

• Employ critical thinking skills to assess the flow of information through people, processes, and technology to eliminate manual operations, data validations, de-centralization, Excel analyses and other bottlenecks

• Leverage automation and digital processes to help clients realize significant performance improvements quickly

• Advise clients through accounting system selection and implementation by aligning key processes and engaging technology partners

What you need for this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a strong understanding of US GAAP required

• 7+ years of experience within a public accounting firm or industry environment performing audit, accounting or consulting services required

• Sufficient experience with technical accounting. Understanding of accountings processes and internal controls.

• Interest in and experience with technical accounting matters

• Able to navigate ambiguous and complex client assignments

• Professional service network and interest in sales preferred.

• CPA and/or MBA preferred

• Proven experience scoping, presenting, and selling client engagements

Additional, preferred qualifications:

• Professional service network and interest in sales preferred

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm

• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment

• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills

• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy

• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfully

• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details

• Team player able to move to a role to effectively managing a team of professionals and delegating work assignments as needed

• Ability to travel up to 40%

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:

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 provideworksponsorship for this position.

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