Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services Manager

GRF CPAs & Advisors

. Oversee daily accounting operations and deliverables for a portfolio of nonprofit and/or government contractor clients .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and delivering financial reporting for nonprofit and government contractor clients. Proficient in mentoring staff, managing client communications, and identifying process improvements using modern accounting technologies.

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GAAP ComplianceClient Financial ReportingPublic Accounting ExperienceMentoring and Staff DevelopmentAccounting Technology Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingAccounting OperationsBudget MonitoringProcess ImprovementClient OnboardingInternal Controls ReviewFinancial Statement PreparationProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsLeadershipProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooksSage IntacctBill.comNexoniaExcelGenerative AI

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingCPA PreferredContinuing Professional Education

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AccountingGovernment ContractingPublic AccountingFinancial ComplianceCloud-Based Accounting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee daily accounting operations and deliverables for a portfolio of nonprofit and/or government contractor clients
Ensure timely and accurate monthly close processes, financial reporting, and compliance requirements
Serve as primary point of contact for ongoing client communications
Support client onboarding by establishing workflows, timelines, and expectations
Present financial results and key insights to client management and leadership teams
Plan, schedule, and staff engagements; delegate effectively to promote staff development
Monitor engagement budgets, time budgets, and resource utilization; assist with billing
Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and advisory insights
Review internal controls and staff work programs; provide coaching, training, and feedback
Supervise and review Staff and Senior Accountants and mentor Supervisors
Prepare client financial statements and supporting schedules according to GAAP, regulations, and firm standards
Identify GAAP implications in client transactions
Anticipate problem areas, inform leadership of significant developments, analyze issues, and recommend solutions
Promote an inclusive, accountable, and collaborative team culture
Stay current on relevant standards, regulations, industry trends, and cloud-based accounting tools
Instruct professional development programs
Prepare reports and projects requested by partners
Participate in practice and proposal development efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Typically 5-10 years’ experience in public accounting/outsourced accounting, demonstrating progression in complexity, scope, and number of engagements managed
CPA preferred but not required
Effective written and oral communications with employees, partners, clients, and vendors
Ability to organize projects, set priorities, and delegate tasks under changing circumstances
Ability to assume a lead role in planning and implementing assigned projects
Ability to keep long-term objectives in mind while focusing on daily activities
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive firm and client information
Demonstrated ability to bring in new business
Minimum of 40 hours of continuing professional education required each year
Participation in career development program
Ability to mentor less experienced staff
Proficiency with modern accounting technology such as QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Nexonia, Excel, and Generative AI

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with profit sharing
Employer-supported medical coverage
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Student loan repayment
Generous PTO
Flexible work culture
Career development
Continuing professional education
Inclusive business environment