Manager, Accounting Advisory Services - Nonprofit Industry Clients

Overview

A client accounting advisory services practice is seeking a Manager with strong nonprofit accounting and controller-level advisory experience to join a purpose-driven team. This role involves leading engagements, building trusted client relationships, and providing solutions to help nonprofits strengthen their financial operations. The position requires collaboration with a supportive, high-performing team grounded in integrity, caring, excellence, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Review financial reporting packages and work papers for quality, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Prepare and analyze benchmarking data and key performance indicators to support client insights.
• Present completed reporting packages and findings to clients as directed.
• Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models in alignment with client engagement terms.
• Provide technical accounting support to clients and their teams on complex issues.
• Identify operational inefficiencies through client discovery sessions and recommend actionable improvements.
• Lead and coach staff and senior accountants, providing guidance on accounting and financial reporting matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Demonstrated recent and in-depth experience with federal grant reporting and processing for nonprofit organizations, including Uniform Guidance compliance.
• 4–6 years of experience in public or private accounting.
• 3+ years managing associates and/or teams.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) preferred.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Strong project management and relationship-building skills with a client-first mindset.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Preferred proficiency in industry accounting software such as QuickBooks Online and Sage Intacct, with demonstrated ability to embrace new technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others, promote constructive change, and develop team members.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay range: $107,000 to $160,000. Offers typically are not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and firm performance.
• Benefits include multiple health plan options (HMO & PPO), dental and vision coverage, HSA with potential employer contribution, Employee Assistance Program.
• Firm-sponsored basic life and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing and matching contributions.
• Well-being incentives, education and certification assistance.
• Flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits.
• Cell phone reimbursement and travel rewards.
• Voluntary benefits such as critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D insurance.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on annual hours expectation, position status/level, and location.
• Flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely; work preferences to be discussed during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

The employer is an equal opportunity/affirmative action organization. All candidates receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Reasonable accommodations are provided for people with disabilities during the application and recruiting process upon request.

Location

Remote work options available; specific location and work preferences to be discussed during the interview process.