Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory - Nonprofit Industry Clients

Overview

This role is with an outsourced accounting practice focused on serving nonprofit organizations. The organization is seeking a Senior Manager with strong nonprofit accounting and CFO-level advisory experience to lead engagements, build trusted client relationships, and help nonprofits strengthen their 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, ensuring 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 or Finance; 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
  • 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.
• Preferred proficiency in industry accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct) and ability to embrace new technologies.
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• CPA designation
• Experience in outsourced accounting and/or external audit
• Industry accounting software proficiency (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct)

Compensation & Benefits

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, as well as firm matching contribution
• Well-being incentive
• Education & certification assistance
• Flexible time off
• Family care leave
• Parental leave
• Family formation benefits
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Travel rewards

Voluntary benefits include:

• Critical illness & accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Legal
• Long-term care
• Pet insurance
• ID theft protection
• Supplemental life/AD&D

Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level, and location.

Location

Remote within the United States (ability to travel up to 10% required).

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

The employer is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment 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 available for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in the recruiting process, request it during the application process.