Senior Manager, Accounting and Financial Outsourcing – Nonprofit

Dean Dorton

. Serve as the primary strategic financial advisor to a portfolio of nonprofit clients, including Executive Directors, CEOs, Finance Committees, and Boards .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, and grant compliance, while effectively communicating financial strategies to diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to lead and develop teams, manage multiple client engagements, and drive organizational financial sustainability.

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Nonprofit Accounting ExpertiseGrant Accounting and ComplianceFinancial Modeling and ForecastingClient Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership and Development

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingBudgetingCash Flow ForecastingLiquidity PlanningGAAP ComplianceDonor-Restricted Fund ManagementCost AllocationFinancial DashboardsKPI DevelopmentAccounting Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsMentoringRelationship BuildingCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Sage IntacctBill.comCloud-Based Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Designation

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit Financial StrategyOperational Decision-MakingGrant Performance MonitoringUniform Guidance AuditsFinancial Sustainability Planning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary strategic financial advisor to a portfolio of nonprofit clients, including Executive Directors, CEOs, Finance Committees, and Boards
Provide guidance on financial strategy, sustainability planning, and operational decision-making
Lead the development, monitoring, and analysis of organizational and program budgets
Deliver cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and financial modeling
Oversee the full accounting lifecycle, including month-end and year-end close processes
Ensure GAAP-compliant nonprofit financial statements, including proper classification of net assets and donor restrictions
Oversee grant accounting, compliance, and reporting across federal, state, and private grants
Support grant budgets, financial narratives, and funding strategies
Guide clients on allowable costs, cost allocation, and indirect cost recovery
Monitor grant performance, burn rates, match requirements, and reporting deadlines
Support Uniform Guidance audits and other compliance reviews
Develop financial dashboards, KPIs, and management reports
Design and oversee accounting systems, charts of accounts, and financial processes
Lead onboarding and implementation of new nonprofit clients using cloud-based platforms such as Sage Intacct and Bill.com
Review and supervise engagement-team work for accuracy, quality, and timeliness
Build trusted advisor relationships with nonprofit clients
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop engagement teams
Collaborate with technology, tax, and wealth management teams
Manage multiple client engagements while maintaining quality, timelines, and profitability
Contribute to nonprofit practice growth, business development, proposals, events, and thought leadership
Evaluate and improve AFO processes, procedures, policies, and technology adoption
Participate in recruiting, internal training, committees, and practice development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA designation preferred, not required
8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience serving nonprofit organizations
Expertise in nonprofit accounting and financial reporting
Expertise in grant accounting and compliance
Expertise in donor-restricted fund management
Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
Experience managing client relationships and multiple engagements
Experience leading and developing accounting teams
Strong ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders, including boards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work schedules and environment
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid family leave, medical leave, and maternity/paternity leave programs
Retirement benefits, including a best-in-class employer match and automatic profit sharing
Telemedicine
Mental health resources
Wellness program reimbursement