Finance & Accounting Outsourcing, Manager (Not-for-Profit)
About the role
This position supports the continued growth of Cherry Bekaert's Finance & Accounting Outsourcing practice and our expanding not-for-profit client portfolio. The successful candidate will partner with FAO leadership and mission-driven organizations to deliver accounting, financial reporting, and advisory solutions that help clients operate efficiently, maintain compliance, and advance their organizational goals.
Responsibilities
- Manage the delivery of outsourced accounting and financial reporting services for not-for-profit clients.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing guidance on accounting operations, reporting requirements, and process improvements.
- Lead, coach, and develop accounting professionals, including offshore team members.
- Oversee client onboarding activities, including process transitions, system implementations, and operational integrations.
- Review financial statements, management reporting packages, reconciliations, and other client deliverables.
- Support clients with budgeting, forecasting, grant reporting, and board reporting requirements.
- Monitor engagement performance, resource utilization, and client satisfaction.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process enhancements and technology solutions.
- Manage multiple client priorities while ensuring exceptional service and quality delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management experience within a public accounting firm.
- Experience providing outsourced accounting, client accounting advisory, or controllership services to multiple clients.
- Not-for-profit accounting experience required, including experience supporting charitable organizations, foundations, associations, educational institutions, or other tax-exempt entities.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, grant accounting, and fund accounting principles.
- Experience leading and developing accounting professionals, including remote and offshore team members.
- Strong project management, organizational, and client relationship management skills.
- Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
- Able to manage competing priorities and deliver exceptional client service in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software.
Skills
- Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting standards.
- Experience with not-for-profit accounting and regulatory requirements.
- Effective project management and client relationship management skills.
- Ability to lead and mentor a diverse team.
Benefits
Cherry Bekaert offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Annual bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision care
- Disability and life insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retailer retirement plans
- Paid Care Leave
- and other programs designed to enhance personal and work-life balance.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $101,000 to $192,600. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including role, function, and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location.
Schedule
Full-time position.
Contact
To apply, please visit https://careers.cbh.com/.