Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory - Nonprofit Industry Clients

Overview

This role is part of the organization’s Outsourced Accounting practice and supports nonprofits with CFO-level advisory and accounting services. The position involves leading client engagements, strengthening financial operations, and advising nonprofit executive leadership and Boards.

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 to ensure 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, providing 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
  • 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 Qualifications

• Proficiency in industry accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct) and 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 eligibility may apply, subject to participation rules and based on individual and Firm performance.
• Benefits highlights include:
  • 8 health plan options (HMO & PPO)
  • 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
  • travel rewards
• Voluntary benefits may include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D.
• Benefit program eligibility depends on annual hours expectation, position status/level, and location.

Location

• This position can be worked remotely anywhere in the US.
• Travel up to 10%.