Senior Associate, CFO Advisory, Accounting Advisory – GPS, State & Local Gov't

CBH

. play a critical role in delivering accounting advisory engagements to state and local governments, higher education institutions and not-for-profits clients .

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeAtlanta • Florida, Illinois, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

play a critical role in delivering accounting advisory engagements to state and local governments, higher education institutions and not-for-profits clients
support clients in navigating complex financial reporting, operational challenges, and value creation initiatives
implementation of new accounting standards (GASB)
assist clients with issues related to GASB 68,75, 87,96 application
knowledgeable with adjustments and creating roll forwards of recent GASB standards
complex financial statement close processes (posting accruals, reclass capital assets, debt amortization)
help drafting (or reviewing) Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs)
cash to modified accrual or full accrual conversions
process improvement and organizational design
client interviews and stakeholder engagement to gather insights and validate assumptions
large data set manipulation and problem solving
validation of information between multiple sources of financial information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience within a public accounting firm, or public sector environment performing external audit, consulting, or in the accounting and finance function
Strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards (GASB)
Prior experience with audit, accounting, and/or consulting standards (GASB, AICPA, GAS including Yellow Book)
Ability to navigate Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFRs)
Ability to travel if needed (less than 25%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

annual bonus
medical, dental, and vision care
disability and life insurance
generous Paid Time Off
retirement plans
Paid Care Leave
other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection

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Hard Skills & Tools

GASBfinancial reportingfinancial statement close processesAnnual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs)cash to modified accrual conversionsdata set manipulationproblem solvingauditconsultingaccounting standards

Soft Skills

client interviewsstakeholder engagementprocess improvementorganizational designcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting