About the Role
Cherry Bekaert's Finance & Accounting Outsourcing practice is expanding, and we are seeking a Director to drive growth and lead client service delivery in the Austin market. This role will serve as a strategic advisor to clients and a mentor to team members.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of outsourced accounting and advisory services for a portfolio of middle-market clients.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business owners and executives, providing strategic accounting and financial guidance.
- Drive growth through client relationship expansion, cross-selling opportunities, and new business development initiatives.
- Partner with Advisory, Tax, and other service line leaders to identify and pursue opportunities within existing client relationships.
- Lead, coach, and develop accounting professionals while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
- Oversee resource planning, team utilization, and engagement profitability.
- Champion process improvements, technology adoption, and operational excellence across client engagements.
- Maintain a high level of personal involvement in client service and relationship management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting, outsourced accounting, client advisory services, or a combination of public and private industry experience.
- Experience serving clients ranging from approximately $1 million to $50 million in annual revenue.
- Demonstrated success leading client relationships and delivering accounting and advisory solutions.
- Strong business development mindset with experience expanding client relationships and generating new opportunities.
- Proven leadership experience developing, mentoring, and managing high-performing teams.
- Strong consulting, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage technology and process improvements to enhance service delivery.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, client-service environment.
- Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.
- Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.
Skills
- Accounting
- Finance
- Outsourced accounting
- Client advisory services
- Business development
- Leadership
- Consulting
- Problem-solving
- Analytical capabilities
- Communication
- Presentation
- Interpersonal skills
- Technology leverage
- Process improvement
Location
- Austin
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 15+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Director
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $178,400 - $309,800 per year
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision care
- Disability and life insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement plans
- Paid Care Leave
About the Company
- 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 LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
