Director, Finance & Accounting Outsourcing - Not for Profit industry

Cherry Bekaert Advisory•Tysons Corner, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 your career growth and continuous professional development. Our Advisory team is looking for a Director of Finance and Outsourced Accounting with extensive experience in accounting and finance for not-for-profit organizations. This role offers the flexibility to work hybrid from our Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, or Tysons office locations. ( #LI-VS1 ) As a Director of Finance and Outsourced Accounting, you will: Lead and manage client engagements, including monthly and consulting projects, from planning through completion. Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and ensuring timely deliverables within budget. Deliver financial results and education to finance and audit committees and boards of directors. Oversee client invoicing, review, and collection follow-up. Mentor and coach team members, fostering professional growth and collaboration. Participate in staffing, resource allocation, and utilization management. Promote innovative solutions leveraging technology to enhance service delivery. Ensure engagements adhere to industry standards and best practices while monitoring financial metrics. Contribute to strategic planning, identifying market opportunities and driving growth initiatives. What you bring to the role: CPA designation with a bachelor’s degree in accounting; master’s preferred. 10+ years of experience in accounting and finance, with a strong background in not-for-profit organizations and outsourcing or consultancy services. Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams. Expertise in financial forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analytics. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for effective client and team interactions. Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset. Proficiency in financial management software and tools. Ability to adapt to and manage change effectively, with a desire to innovate and improve processes. What you can expect from us: Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures Benefits Information: Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer 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. Pay Range: Pay From: 146,200 to 240,000 About Cherry Bekaert Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/ Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. © 2025 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved.

Requirements

CPA designation with a bachelor’s degree in accounting; master’s preferred.
10+ years of experience in accounting and finance, with a strong background in not-for-profit organizations and outsourcing or consultancy services.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams.
Expertise in financial forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analytics.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for effective client and team interactions.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.
Proficiency in financial management software and tools.
Ability to adapt to and manage change effectively, with a desire to innovate and improve processes.

Nice To Haves

master’s preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and manage client engagements, including monthly and consulting projects, from planning through completion.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and ensuring timely deliverables within budget.
Deliver financial results and education to finance and audit committees and boards of directors.
Oversee client invoicing, review, and collection follow-up.
Mentor and coach team members, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
Participate in staffing, resource allocation, and utilization management.
Promote innovative solutions leveraging technology to enhance service delivery.
Ensure engagements adhere to industry standards and best practices while monitoring financial metrics.
Contribute to strategic planning, identifying market opportunities and driving growth initiatives.