Finance & Accounting Outsourcing Director

Cherry Bekaert's Finance & Accounting Outsourcing practice is continuing to expand, and we are seeking a Director to help drive growth and lead client service delivery in the Austin market. This role will work closely with FAO leadership to support the continued growth of the practice while serving as a strategic advisor to clients and a mentor to team members across the organization.

As a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) Director, you will:

• 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.

What You Bring to the Role:

• 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.

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect

• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing

• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

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.

Pay Range:

About Cherry Bekaert

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. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/ 

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. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. 

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.   

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. 

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at  https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.  

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