Manager, Accounting Advisory Services - Nonprofit Industry Clients

Overview

The organization is seeking a Manager for its client accounting advisory practice. This role focuses on nonprofit accounting and controller-level advisory experience, helping nonprofits strengthen financial operations.

This position can be worked remotely 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 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 coordinate the efforts of US and offshore engagement team members to ensure high-quality deliverables, efficient workflow management, and a consistent client experience.
• Lead and coach staff and senior accountants, providing guidance on accounting and financial reporting matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business.
• Demonstrated recent and in-depth experience with federal grant reporting and processing for nonprofit organizations, including Uniform Guidance compliance (required).
• 4–6 years of experience in the nonprofit industry and/or public accounting (e.g., audit or outsourced accounting).
• 3+ years managing associates and/or teams.
• 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.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA).
• Preferred proficiency in industry accounting software, e.g., QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, and a demonstrated ability to embrace new technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others, promote constructive change, and develop team members.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay range: $113,000 to $153,000.
• Offers typically not made at the maximum; actual salary depends on business-related factors including location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.
• Annual discretionary bonus may be available, subject to participation rules and based on individual and organizational performance.

Benefits highlights include:

• 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans)
• Dental and vision coverage
• Opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential firm contribution
• 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, 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 benefits depends on annual hours expectation, position status/level, and location.

Location

Remote anywhere in the US.