Collin Hill, CPA, CFE

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, Cherry Bekaert LLP
Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

As a member of Cherry Bekaert’s Management Team and Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner for Cherry Bekaert LLP, Collin Hill oversees the execution of exceptional client service, talent management, mergers and acquisitions, and all operational aspects related to Assurance Services. Additionally, he serves as the Risk and Accounting Advisory Leader, overseeing Risk Advisory, Accounting Advisory, and Information Assurance & Cybersecurity practice areas. 

With extensive experience as an Assurance Partner, Collin addresses real-world business challenges across technology, life sciences, professional services, industrial manufacturing, and distribution sectors. He is adept in all phases of financial auditing, reporting, and consulting, focusing on both publicly traded and privately held enterprises. His experience includes SEC and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, revenue recognition, share-based compensation, and complex debt and equity financing transactions. As a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Collin is experienced in fraud investigations and reporting on schemes such as expense fraud, lapping, and skimming. In 2024, he was recognized as a Forbes Top 200 CPA, highlighting his impressive track record and contributions to the CPA profession and community.

Professional Involvement

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("AICPA")
  • North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants ("NCACPA")
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners ("ACFE")
  • South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants ("SCACPA")

 

Community Involvement

  • Former Board Member, Council of Entrepreneurial Development (CED)

 

Certifications

  • NC-30678
  • SC-9619

Education

  • B.S. in Business Administration in Accounting, Appalachian State University
  • B.S. in Business Administration in Computer Information Systems, Appalachian State University

 

Professional Involvement

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("AICPA")
  • North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants ("NCACPA")
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners ("ACFE")
  • South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants ("SCACPA")

 

Community Involvement

  • Former Board Member, Council of Entrepreneurial Development (CED)

 

Certifications

  • NC-30678
  • SC-9619

Education

  • B.S. in Business Administration in Accounting, Appalachian State University
  • B.S. in Business Administration in Computer Information Systems, Appalachian State University