Key Account Leader - Private Equity Services

Cherry Bekaert is ranked among the largest accounting and advisory firms in the country, with a dedicated Private Equity practice that has experience across 1,000+ deals and 130+ Private Equity clients, delivering integrated solutions for audit, tax, and advisory needs. We offer a collaborative, growth-oriented culture with opportunities for career advancement and leadership visibility.

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Key Account Manager (KAM) to strengthen strategic relationships with our most valuable Private Equity clients and their portfolio companies. This role is pivotal in driving growth across audit, tax, and advisory services, ensuring exceptional client experience and alignment with Cherry Bekaert’s integrated service model.

The KAM will serve as part of the primary relationship team for designated Private Equity funds and portfolio companies, coordinating across service lines to deliver tailored solutions that address complex needs throughout the investment lifecycle—from deal sourcing and due diligence to post-transaction integration and exit planning. This role offers location flexibility within the contiguous United States, with a preference for major Cherry Bekaert markets.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management

• Act as a strategic, trusted advisor and main point of contact for assigned Private Equity funds and portfolio companies.
• Build and maintain long-term, trusted relationships with C-suite executives, deal teams, and operating partners.
• Develop and execute value-added, client-facing activities
• Understand client objectives and proactively identify opportunities for audit, tax, and advisory services.

Account Growth & Strategy

• Develop and execute account plans aligned with client priorities, and Cherry Bekaert’s key account management playbook/growth objectives.
• Drive cross-service collaboration (Audit, Tax, & Advisory) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Identify and pursue white space opportunities for service expansion across portfolio companies.

Engagement Coordination

• Ensure seamless delivery of services by coordinating with engagement teams and subject matter experts.
• Monitor independence and compliance requirements to mitigate risk across multi-entity relationships.
• Track and report on account performance, pipeline, and revenue metrics.

Market & Thought Leadership

• Represent Cherry Bekaert at industry events, conferences, and networking forums.
• Participate in client and prospect roadshows across markets and service lines where Key Accounts are included
• Share insights on Private Equity trends, regulatory changes, and best practices with clients and internal teams.

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in client-facing account management or client service or business development within professional services.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-service relationships in Private Equity or financial services.
• Strong understanding of audit, tax, and advisory services for Private Equity funds and portfolio companies.
• Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to navigate independence rules and compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency in CRM tools, account management technology/tools, and data analytics for account planning.

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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