Government Audit Partner

Government Audit Partner

Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance, and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development. The Government & Public Sector Group is a strategic industry for our firm, and we seek a highly motivated Government Audit Partner to help us continue to build our government audit strength. With the tremendous growth of this team, there are potential leadership opportunities within the practice. You'll be responsible for leading a team that provides audit and consulting services to governmental entities, including local governments, public authorities, transportation agencies, school districts, and state and local agencies. These varied government clients range in revenue size from $2 million to $9 billion. Limited travel should be expected. In addition to delivering exceptional client service, you'll also team with other service line and industry partners to focus on practice growth and development. The Government Audit Partner will have the opportunity to work onsite / hybrid from any of our office locations. Relocation assistance may be offered.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in accounting. Masters preferred.
• Must be CPA certified and have an active CPA license.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience with a large local, regional, or national public accounting firm.
• Local government experience (cities, counties, towns) is required.
• Airport authorities and / or Enterprise Funds experience a plus.
• Involvement with GFOA, GASB, ASBO, ICMA, and / or AGA is desirable.
• Candidate's strongest traits must be in client service and business development, leading to growth.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills.

What you can expect from us :

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.

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.