Audit Partner – Government

Cherry Bekaert is a super-regional, Top 25, public accounting firm that delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients.

The Government Services Group is the largest attest practice and one of the fastest-growing practice groups for Cherry Bekaert.

Government Services 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.

At Cherry Bekaert LLP, we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise.

We offer a rewarding career path for motivated, curious, and entrepreneurial individuals.

If you’re ready to find your space and create your future, keep reading!

Located in Tampa, the Greater Washington DC area, Raleigh, or Richmond, this highly visible position offers excellent training, development, and professional growth.

Relocation assistance may be offered.

Once you join the team, your feeling of belonging and community will be strengthened by the firm’s core values: Integrity, Mutual Respect, Passion for Excellence, Accountability, Collaboration, and Trust.

Youll be responsible for leading a team that provides audit and consulting services to governmental entities in the country, 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, youll also team with other service line and industry partners to focus on practice growth and development.

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, ASBO, ICMA, and/or AGA is desirable.
• Candidates 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
• Candidates must demonstrate they are eligible to work in the United States. 
  • Available for Work Sponsorship: No

What We Offer You: 

• A well-run firm that offers stability and opportunity to develop as a leader and grow your book of business
• Collaborative environment focused on career advancement and professional development
• Supportive partnership group with a “one firm” mentality and a commitment to colleagues’ success
• Big firm resources and bench strength; small firm flexibility and openness to new ideas
• Collaboration across service lines and offices; a firm culture that embraces one another and the community; and an excellent opportunity to help bring along talented new staff, seniors, and managers
• Defined metrics and targets that eliminate ambiguity