Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) Manager – Not-for-Profit

Cherry Bekaert • Atlanta, NC

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 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.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver exceptional client service in a fast-paced environment.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred.

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.

Benefits

• annual bonus
• medical, dental, and vision care
• disability and life insurance
• generous Paid Time Off
• retirement plans
• Paid Care Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager