Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory - Nonprofit Industry Clients

Overview

A professional services organization is seeking a Senior Manager with extensive nonprofit expertise to join their Outsourced Accounting practice. This role involves providing CFO-level advisory services and leading critical client engagements focused on nonprofit organizations. The Senior Manager will deliver strategic financial insights, guide nonprofit leaders through budgeting, forecasting, and operational transformation, and oversee multiple teams to ensure high-quality deliverables. Acting as a trusted advisor to executive teams, the role supports strengthening financial health and advancing organizational missions.

Responsibilities

• Lead client advisory engagements at a CFO-level, providing strategic financial insights and operational guidance.
• Drive change management initiatives to modernize service delivery through technology, standardized processes, and best practices.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with client executives by understanding their business goals and delivering tailored solutions.
• Oversee multiple client teams, ensuring timely and accurate completion of accounting engagements.
• Analyze financial performance, including key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability and cash flow.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams such as revenue cycle, payroll, and cost reporting to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Develop client budgets and forecasts, offering consultative support on financial planning and strategy.
• Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience with endowments, investment structures, and revenue recognition of donor contributions is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a strategic advisor to nonprofit executive leadership and Boards, including financial statement interpretation, cash flow forecasting, and long-term sustainability planning.
• Deep knowledge of nonprofit accounting and compliance considerations, including endowments (UPMIFA), revenue recognition, indirect cost methodologies, and oversight of audit and Form 990 processes.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex financial and compliance topics into clear, practical guidance for non-financial stakeholders and Boards.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant public accounting or industry accounting experience.
• Proven success leading teams through organizational change and process improvement.
• Strong project management and relationship-building skills with a client-first mindset.
• Experience managing remote teams and promoting collaboration across geographies.
• Preferred proficiency in industry accounting software such as QuickBooks Online and Sage Intacct, with a demonstrated ability to embrace new technologies.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base salary range: $142,000 to $195,000. Actual salary depends on factors including location, skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, and relevant employment laws.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and organizational performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including multiple health plan options (HMO & PPO), dental and vision coverage, Health Savings Account (HSA) with potential employer contribution, Employee Assistance Program, firm-sponsored life and disability coverage, 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing and matching contributions.
• Additional benefits include 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 available such as critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, long-term care, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D insurance.
• Flexible remote work options available depending on position and location.

Location

• This position offers flexibility for remote work; specific arrangements can be discussed during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process upon request.