CFO Advisory Manager, NFP
About The Position
Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Manager specializing in not-for-profit (NFP) organizations for its national Accounting Advisory practice. The role is remote, with travel as needed for specific projects, and involves managing multiple client relationships and leading professionals who deliver advisory services tailored to NFP entities. The position provides consulting on technical accounting and U.S. GAAP financial reporting, including ASC 958, donor restrictions and restricted net assets, grants and contributions. It also supports finance-function buildouts, process improvement, and enhanced finance operations. The Manager will lead and assist with complex accounting initiatives and operational improvements while providing client service aligned with clients’ mission-driven goals. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a CPA license, along with at least five years of relevant public accounting and/or industry experience. Travel may be required up to 40%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- CPA license.
- Five or more years of experience in a public accounting firm and/or industry environment performing audit, controllership, or consulting services.
- Proven experience and interest in technical accounting matters, particularly in the not-for-profit sector.
- Exposure to month-end close, audit processes, and financial reporting in a not-for-profit or similar environment.
- Strong organizational skills, including experience planning and leading projects from start to finish.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously and work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with boards of directors, finance committees, and executive leadership.
- Strong analytical and diagnostic skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Willingness to travel as needed, up to 40%.
- Eligibility to work in the United States; the employer will not provide work sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience serving not-for-profit organizations, foundations, higher education, healthcare, or NGOs.
- Experience working within not-for-profit accounting departments or advisory environments.
- Familiarity with systems commonly used in the NFP sector, such as Blackbaud, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Workday, or QuickBooks.
- Experience with grant tracking, donor management systems, or restricted fund reporting.
- Experience supporting Single Audits under Uniform Guidance and compliance reporting.
- Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and management reporting.
- Exposure to financial process improvement tools and data analytics platforms such as Excel, Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, or similar tools.
Responsibilities
- Manage client relationships and oversee engagement management.
- Assist clients with financial close processes, including improving month-end and year-end close cycles for not-for-profit entities.
- Support accounting transitions and special projects, including cash-to-accrual accounting, opening balance sheet preparation, consolidation accounting, and other transaction or reporting needs.
- Assist clients with preparing for financial statement audits, Single Audits, and compliance audits.
- Lead technical accounting projects related to ASC 958, revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), and other relevant standards.
- Provide guidance on net asset classification, grant accounting, and contribution revenue recognition.
- Support preparation and review of financial statements, footnotes, reconciliations, and accounting memos tailored to not-for-profit reporting requirements.
- Recommend finance policies, procedures, and operating model support.
- Support internal financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
- Advise clients on finance systems, reporting tools, and process improvements, including implementation support, system optimization, and data and reporting needs.
- Assist with information and reporting needs related to Form 990 and other state or federal reporting requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve internal controls, governance, and financial processes.
- Lead a team of professionals delivering advisory services to not-for-profit clients.
Benefits
- Annual bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision care.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Generous Paid Time Off.
- Retirement plans.
- Paid Care Leave.
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program.
- Programs dedicated to enhancing personal and work life and providing financial protection.
- Career growth and continuous professional development.
- Flexible work arrangements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
