Finance & Accounting Outsourcing, Manager (Not-for-Profit)

Cherry Bekaert•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

This position supports the continued growth of Cherry Bekaert's Finance & Accounting Outsourcing practice and its expanding not-for-profit client portfolio. The Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) Manager partners with FAO leadership and mission-driven organizations to provide accounting, financial reporting, and advisory solutions that help clients operate efficiently, maintain compliance, and advance their organizational goals. The manager oversees outsourced accounting and financial reporting services for not-for-profit clients, advises clients on accounting operations, reporting requirements, and process improvements, and leads accounting professionals, including offshore team members. The role also oversees client onboarding, process transitions, system implementations, and operational integrations; reviews financial statements and other client deliverables; and supports budgeting, forecasting, grant reporting, and board reporting. The manager monitors engagement performance, resource utilization, and client satisfaction, identifies efficiency improvements through process enhancements and technology, and manages multiple client priorities while ensuring quality service. Cherry Bekaert describes a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports innovation, career growth, and professional development, with flexibility to do impactful work and time outside work. The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States; work sponsorship is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Seven or more 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, including support for 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.
Strong analytical, 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; the firm will not provide work sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

CPA.

Responsibilities

Manage delivery of outsourced accounting and financial reporting services for not-for-profit clients.
Advise clients on accounting operations, reporting requirements, and process improvements.
Lead, coach, and develop accounting professionals, including offshore team members.
Oversee client onboarding, 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.
Other programs intended to support personal and work life and provide financial protection.
Competitive compensation and a total rewards package focused on wellbeing.
Career growth and continuous professional development opportunities.
Flexible work arrangements.