Assistant Controller, Outsourced Accounting, Nonprofit Industry Clients

Overview

This role supports a 100% remote work arrangement and is part of the client advisory services team. The position will help nonprofit clients thrive by supporting meaningful financial reporting, building strong client relationships, and collaborating with other teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial reporting accuracy for assigned clients.
• Assist with complex general ledgers, identifying missing transactions and trends to ensure overall accuracy.
• Guide the review and approval of account classifications.
• Review balance sheets for accuracy and facilitate follow-up.
• Coordinate project tasks to ensure efficient client workflow.
• Prepare and/or review the initial draft of monthly reporting packages, including KPIs/metrics.
• Prepare and finalize month-end close.
• Maintain and update the client procedure manual to ensure appropriate process documentation.
• Prepare and/or review work papers and schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Participate in cross-collaboration with other teams/service lines, as applicable.
• Assist in estimating and managing work assignments of accountants to meet client needs and budget constraints.
• Assist in the development of best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with a focus on financial reporting and general ledger management.
• Experience with nonprofit federal grant processing and reporting required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end close processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to project manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification preferred.
• Experience in public accounting (e.g., outsourced accounting or audit) preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay range: $77,000 to $104,000.
  • Offers typically are not made at the maximum.
  • The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business-related factors including location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.
• Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including individual and firm performance.
• Benefits include:
  • 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), plus dental and vision coverage
  • Opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program
  • Firm-sponsored basic life and short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) savings plan & profit share with firm matching contribution
  • Well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off
  • Family care leave and parental leave; family formation benefits
  • Cell phone reimbursement and travel rewards
  • Voluntary benefits: critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D
  • Eligibility for all benefits programs depends on annual hours expectation, position status/level, and location

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

• Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for people with disabilities who require them to complete an application, interview, or participate in the recruiting process.