Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory - Nonprofit Industry Clients

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Manager to join its outsourced accounting practice, working with nonprofit clients and providing CFO-level advisory support. This role involves leading client engagements, building trusted relationships with executive leadership and Boards, and helping nonprofits strengthen financial operations through strategic insights and practical solutions.

This position can be worked remotely anywhere in the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead client advisory engagements at a CFO-level, delivering 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 business goals and delivering tailored solutions.
• Oversee multiple client teams, ensuring timely and accurate completion of accounting engagements.
• Analyze financial performance, including KPIs, and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability and cash flow.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (e.g., revenue cycle, payroll, 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree a plus.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Experience in public accounting, including outsourced accounting and/or external audit experience 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), federal grant compliance (e.g., Uniform Guidance/2 CFR Part 200), grant budgeting, reporting, and audit requirements, revenue recognition, indirect cost methodologies, and oversight of audit and Form 990 processes.
• Experience working with federally funded programs and/or Community Action Agencies (CAA), including familiarity with funding streams such as Head Start, CSBG, LIHEAP, or similar programs required.
• Experience with endowments and investment structures and revenue recognition of donor contributions is required.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex financial and compliance topics into clear, practical guidance for non-financial stakeholders and Boards.
• Minimum 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.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred proficiency in industry accounting software, e.g., QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, and a demonstrated ability to embrace new technologies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay range: $142,000 to $195,000.
• 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 a variety of factors including individual and Firm performance.
• Benefits highlights include:
  • 8 health plan options (HMO & PPO plans)
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Opportunity to enroll in an 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, including Firm matching contribution
  • Well-being incentive
  • Education & certification assistance
  • Flexible time off
  • Family care leave, parental leave, and 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.