Manager, Accounting Advisory Services - Nonprofit Industry Clients

Overview

A client accounting advisory 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 applying a curious, perceptive, and solutions-focused mindset to help nonprofits strengthen their financial operations. The position offers remote work anywhere in the US.

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 aligned 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Demonstrated and recent 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

• Multiple health plan options including HMO and PPO plans.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Opportunity to enroll in Health Savings Account (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 employer matching contributions.
• Well-being incentives.
• Education and certification assistance.
• Flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, and family formation benefits.
• Cell phone reimbursement and travel rewards.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal coverage, 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. Remote work flexibility is available for many positions.

Location

Remote work available anywhere in the United States.

Equal Opportunity

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

Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process upon request.