Senior Manager, Client Accounting & Advisory – Nonprofit and Education

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. Lead and facilitate complex business advisory and interim outsourced accounting engagements for nonprofit and education organizations .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRockville • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $139,900 - $239,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading financial assessments and implementing accounting solutions for nonprofit organizations, with a strong focus on GAAP compliance and financial reporting. Proven ability to enhance organizational financial processes and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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10+ Years Of Accounting ExperienceGAAP Compliance For Nonprofit OrganizationsCPA PreferredAdvanced Proficiency In Microsoft ExcelFinancial Reporting And Budgeting

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingProcess ImprovementData AnalysisFinancial ReportingChart Of Accounts RedesignMonth-End CloseIRS Form 990 PreparationTechnical AccountingClient Engagement Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsTrust BuildingTeam LeadershipPrioritizationClient Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeERP SystemsCRM SystemsFinancial Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit OrganizationsEducation OrganizationsFinancial Statement AuditsStakeholder EngagementBoard-Level Transparency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and facilitate complex business advisory and interim outsourced accounting engagements for nonprofit and education organizations
Lead and execute financial assessments, delivering recommendations and final work products directly to client sponsors
Partner with clients and stakeholders to analyze and redesign charts of accounts aligned to organizational strategy and structure
Liaise with client stakeholders and system implementation partners to ensure successful accounting and ERP system implementations
Collaborate with client executive and leadership teams to enhance financial reporting and improve Board-level transparency
Perform financial and data analysis, including pricing analysis, cash flow projections, and development of high-level financial tools supporting senior management decision-making
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities across finance department functions
Lead annual budget and projection processes, coordinating across financial and non-financial client staff
Identify gaps in financial policies and develop tailored policies and procedures aligned to clients' operational needs
Coordinate and oversee client preparation for annual financial statement audits and IRS Form 990 data collection
Liaise with external auditors to support client positions on technical accounting matters
Direct and oversee month-end close and financial reporting processes
Support business development activities consistent with the Senior Manager level
Serve as a trusted advisor to mission-driven organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of accounting experience, including demonstrated experience applying GAAP for nonprofit organizations
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent field; CPA preferred
Proven ability to autonomously plan, lead, and manage multiple client engagements, including proposal development, project budgeting, team oversight, and budget-to-actual monitoring
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client deadlines simultaneously and effectively prioritize workloads across client and internal staff
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with professionals at all organizational levels
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, CRM, development, and ERP systems and related integrations
Ability and willingness to work on-site at various client locations within the DC metropolitan area as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
Industry-leading benefits
Flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance
Continuous learning and advancement opportunities