Job Description
Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey.
Cherry Bekaert is seeking a growth-oriented Manager to join our Government Contractor Advisory practice and help clients strengthen compliance, audit readiness, pricing, contract administration and business system requirements across federal programs. This fully remote U.S. based role is ideal for a client-focused professional who brings strong project management, leadership skills and an interest in contributing to business development.
As a Manager, you will:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to government contractor clients, helping them navigate all phases of the contract and grant management lifecycle and address complex compliance and operational challenges
- Lead compliance and gap assessments involving FAR, DFARS, CAS and related federal requirements
- Support client interactions with DCAA, DCMA and other agency auditors
- Review solicitation clauses, contract terms and award requirements to help clients understand obligations and risks
- Provide proposal, pricing, estimating and cost or price analysis support
- Support contract modifications, bid protests, requests for equitable adjustments, claims and contract closeouts
- Help clients develop processes, policies, procedures, internal controls and training that support strong contract and grant management
- Provide leadership to team members through coaching, mentoring, professional development, and performance feedback
- Build and maintain relationships with executive stakeholders while contributing to business development and practice growth initiatives
What you bring to the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, with knowledge of accounting principles; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) desired
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience performing compliance, contract or grant management, contract administration, auditing, or advising organizations subject to FAR, CAS, Uniform Guidance, DFARS or other federal regulations
- Experience interfacing with DCAA, DCMA, and other agency auditors on behalf of clients (pre-award SF 1408 accounting system reviews, business system audits, floor checks, and paid voucher reviews)
- Working knowledge of the six DFARS Contractor Business Systems, including the ability to evaluate adequacy, identify deficiencies and support remediation
- Experience preparing or reviewing incurred cost submissions, provisional or forward pricing billing rates and indirect rate structures
- Familiarity with FAR Part 31 cost principles, cost allowability and allocability, and CAS Disclosure Statements
- Experience with pricing, cost or price analysis, requests for equitable adjustments, claims, terminations, Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) or IPP is a plus
- Ability to travel for client work as needed, not expected to exceed 15%
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:
$110,300 - $176,400About 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
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. 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 and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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