Collin G. Hill

Advisory Services Leader

Managing Partner, Cherry Bekaert LLC

As the Managing Partner of Advisory Services for Cherry Bekaert Advisory, LLC, Collin is responsible for delivering exceptional client service, managing talent, overseeing mergers and acquisitions, and handling all other operational aspects related to the Firm’s advisory services. Collin serves on the Executive Board of Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC and has been with the Firm for over 20 years. With extensive experience as an Assurance Partner, Collin addresses real-world business challenges in the technology, life sciences, professional services, and manufacturing and distribution sectors.

Previously, Collin was the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Cherry Bekaert LLP, where he oversaw all operations of Cherry Bekaert LLP’s audit and attestation services. As a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), he has experience in investigating and reporting on expense schemes, lapping and skimming, and other fraudulent activities. His accomplishments have earned him recognition as a 2024 Forbes Top 200 CPA and a 2025 Forbes Best-In-State CPA, prestigious accolades that honor CPAs with outstanding track records in their specialties and spotlight emerging leaders who are advancing the profession or contributing to their communities.

Professional Involvement

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA)
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
  • Central Carolina Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • 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)
  • Central Carolina Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • 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