Manager, Assurance Services - Not-for-Profit

RubinBrown Career • Kansas City, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

RubinBrown is one of the nation’s leading accounting and professional consulting firms with a commitment to building personal relationships and delivering totally satisfied clients. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity and value. RubinBrown has revenue of approximately $200 million with 950 team members in six offices including Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville, and St. Louis. RubinBrown is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest accounting and business advisory network in the world. https://www.rubinbrown.com/ The Manager, Assurance Services - Not-for-Profit leads assurance engagements for not-for-profit organizations, delivering timely, high-quality results. This role blends technical accounting expertise with strong collaboration and communication skills to provide insights, build client relationships, mentor team members, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, financial management, and mission impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive public accounting experience, with significant work in the not-for-profit sector or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and AICPA auditing standards, including not-for-profit accounting guidance (e.g., donor-restricted contributions and IRS 990 reporting).
• Proficiency in not-for-profit accounting and reporting areas, including grant and contribution revenue recognition, endowment reporting, and program expense tracking.
• Knowledge of operational and financial processes within not-for-profit organizations, including donation management, grant administration, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to manage engagement teams, mentor staff, and lead multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated success in building strong client relationships, presenting findings in a collaborative manner to executives and boards, and providing actionable recommendations that enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies and recommend solutions that strengthen internal controls, reporting accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex accounting and regulatory issues in clear, business-focused terms.
• Skilled in audit software and Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with not-for-profit financial systems is a plus.
• Ability to recognize cross-service opportunities (e.g., ERP transformations, cybersecurity, UBIT consulting) and contribute to the strategic growth of the firm.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee assurance engagements for not-for-profit clients ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with professional standards and not-for-profit regulations (e.g., IRS 990 requirements, GAAP for not-for-profits).
• Advise clients on complex not-for-profit industry issues such as grant and contribution revenue recognition, net assets, endowments, and other related reporting matters.
• Assess clients’ internal controls over donation management, grant administration, program expenses, and IT systems, recommending improvements to reduce risk, ensure compliance, and strengthen governance.
• Examine workpapers, financial statements, and disclosures for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with U.S. GAAP, not-for-profit accounting standards, and RubinBrown’s quality expectations.
• Develop engagement budgets, monitor progress, and ensure teams meet productivity, compliance, and quality benchmarks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client leadership, delivering actionable insights that improve financial transparency, operational effectiveness, and long-term strategic planning.
• Train and coach team members in both technical audit skills and not-for-profit industry best practices, promoting professional growth and sector expertise.
• Identify opportunities for cross-service collaboration (e.g., ERP transformations, cybersecurity, UBIT consulting) and assist in expanding the firm’s client base and impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees