Finance & Outsourced Accounting, Senior Manager (Not-for-Profit)

About the role

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance, and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling career growth and continuous professional development. Our Advisory team is seeking a Senior Manager of Finance and Outsourced Accounting with deep experience supporting not‑for‑profit organizations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead client engagements, including monthly close and consulting projects, from planning through execution and delivery
• Serve as a key client contact, building strong relationships and acting as a trusted advisor to ensure timely, high‑quality deliverables within budget
• Prepare and present financial results and analysis to client management, finance committees, and audit committees, with support from Directors as appropriate
• Oversee client invoicing processes, including review and coordination of collection follow‑ups
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering professional growth, engagement, and collaboration
• Affiliate with staffing, resource planning, and utilization management across engagements
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and innovative solutions to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency
• Ensure engagements comply with industry standards, firm methodologies, and best practices while monitoring key financial and performance metrics
• Support practice leadership with strategic initiatives by identifying client expansion opportunities and contributing to growth efforts

Requirements

• CPA designation with a bachelor’s degree in accounting; master’s degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in accounting and finance, including significant not‑for-profit experience and exposure to outsourcing or consulting environments
• Demonstrated experience leading client engagements and managing teams in a professional services environment
• Strong knowledge of financial forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analytics
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills for effective interaction with clients and internal teams
• Proven problem‑solving skills with the ability to think critically and execute effectively
• Proficiency with financial management systems and related technologies
• Adaptability and a continuous‑improvement mindset, with interest in process enhancement and innovation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting preferred
• Experience in not‑for‑profit accounting and finance
• Experience in managing and leading client engagements
• Experience with financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting
• Experience with financial management systems and related technologies
• Experience with client invoicing and collections
• Experience with mentoring and coaching team members
• Experience with strategic initiative identification and contribution to growth efforts

Skills

• Financial forecasting
• Budgeting and reporting
• Client relationship management
• Team leadership and mentorship
• Technology integration and innovation
• Strategic initiative identification

Benefits

Cherry Bekaert offers a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.