AI Center of Excellence Director

CBH

AI Center of Excellence Director building Cherry Bekaert’s production AI capability. Establishing AI strategy, governance, workflows, and teams for a major U.S.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $203,400 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading AI strategy and production within professional services, focusing on governance, team building, and operational execution. Proven ability to translate AI outcomes into business cases while ensuring compliance and collaboration across multiple functions.

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AI Strategy LeadershipAI Governance FrameworksTeam Building and ManagementProduction Workflow DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

AI Production StrategyAI WorkflowsData PrivacyRisk TieringUse Case ClassificationAI TrainingPerformance FeedbackBudget ManagementVendor Relationship ManagementIntegration Patterns

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingMentoringCommunicationLeadership

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesConsultingKnowledge-Work EnvironmentTaxAssuranceAdvisoryWealth ManagementAI Center of ExcellenceExecutive-Ready Business CasesAI Ambassador Network

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and build Cherry Bekaert’s AI Center of Excellence from inception
Define the organizational structure, recruit the team, establish the operating model, and deliver the first wave of production AI workflows within six months
Own the Firm’s AI production strategy across Tax, Assurance, Advisory, and Wealth Management
Direct the Production Track in shipping reusable prompt libraries, Claude skills, workflow templates, and integration patterns
Activate and sustain the Coordination Track with AI Training and Use Case + ROI leads
Build and manage an AI Ambassador network of 12 to 20 professionals
Establish AI governance policies with the AI Governance Council
Translate AI production outcomes into executive-ready business cases and demonstrate ROI
Monitor the competitive AI landscape and identify opportunities to accelerate the Firm’s AI maturity
Collaborate with Information Security, Legal, and Compliance on responsible AI, data privacy, and regulatory alignment
Manage the CoE budget, vendor relationships, and platform licensing
Represent the Firm’s AI capabilities at industry events, recruiting channels, and peer forums
Lead, coach, mentor, and provide performance feedback to the AI CoE team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
12+ years of progressive technology and AI experience
Five or more years in leadership roles directing AI strategy, production, or adoption programs
Demonstrated experience standing up and scaling an AI program in a professional services, consulting, or knowledge-work environment
Experience building teams, governance models, and production workflows from a blank slate
Working knowledge of AI governance frameworks, including risk tiering, use case classification, responsible AI principles, and regulatory compliance
Ability to collaborate across Technology, Tax, Assurance, Advisory, Wealth Management, and corporate functions in a matrixed environment
Prior experience building an AI function at a professional services, consulting, or knowledge-work firm strongly preferred
Master’s degree preferred
Eligibility to work in the United States
Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and a total rewards package
Annual bonus
Medical, dental, and vision care
Disability and life insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Retirement plans
Paid Care Leave
Flexible work arrangements
Career growth and continuous professional development
Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and cultures