Not-for-Profit Client Accounting - Senior Manager

Overview

This role is a remote position with the possibility of periodic on-site presence at a local office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings. Most professionals are located within a commutable distance to an office.

The organization is seeking a Senior Manager to join the Not-for-Profit team in its Client Accounting Advisory practice.

The Client Accounting Advisory team partners with clients to deliver accounting, advisory, and technology services, including maintaining books and records, financial statement close management and reporting, assistance with state and local tax filings, virtual controller/CFO services, and accounting technology solution development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Not-for-Profit accounting team, ensuring client work products are delivered timely by team members.
• Independently perform and assist with complex accounting services.
• Lead global teams for client work and skill development; provide guidance and training on accounting principles and calculations.
• Handle client and/or internal stakeholder inquiries by leveraging knowledge of the industry and client challenges to provide solutions and improvements to business and deliverables.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities to provide value to clients.
• Complete responsibilities associated with managing teams, including meeting goals and performance benchmarks (e.g., delivering monthly financials, developing skills for career growth, working within budget and time parameters).
• Manage client relationships, including proactive communications, exceeding client expectations, completing client billings timely, and supporting accounts receivable management.
• Develop expertise in relevant technology tools used for service delivery.
• Ensure quality control procedures are executed and adhered to by all team members.
• Identify process improvement opportunities for client work and/or practice operations.
• Become a subject matter expert for the industry vertical(s) supported.
• Participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention, and team-building activities.
• Conduct work professionally while demonstrating respect for others.
• Follow regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the state society.
• Maintain appropriate compliance with firm-wide and local office policies and procedures.
• Proactively develop relationships and provide timely communications with clients, staff, and internal stakeholders.
• Respond timely and accurately to internal and client requests.
• Solicit internal experts across the organization to support client solutions.

Requirements

• BA required.
• Proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes and procedures, including cash management, AR/AP, month-end close, payroll, and benefits.
• Strong GAAP experience, including hands-on experience performing controllership functions related to consolidations, GL close, and financial reporting.
• Experience leading Client Accounting Services (CAS) engagements for nonprofit, governmental, and federally funded entities.
• Deep expertise in Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), grant compliance, indirect cost allocations, internal controls, and audit readiness to support stewardship of federal funds.
• Strong nonprofit experience.
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project).
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail; self-starter and team player.
• Significant knowledge of accounting and finance processes, including strong understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA and/or CPA license.
• QuickBooks, NetSuite, and Sage Intacct experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Maryland salary range for an Advisory Senior Manager: $150,000 to $250,000.
• Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws.
• Benefits include a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to learning and development platforms.

Location

• Remote (duties do not require performance within proximity of an office location), with possible scheduled on-site presence for client work, team meetings, or trainings.
• Salary information is provided for Maryland.