Manager, Industry Specialty Services

BDO USA•New York, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager in the Industry Specialty Services Group practice provides professional services that are sensitive to the needs and values of both nonprofit organizations and the funders that support them. This is a unique opportunity for a mission-oriented accounting professional who wants to leverage their nonprofit expertise to support organizations both locally and virtually. Industry Specialty Services Group is a growth-oriented management consulting practice dedicated to building the capacity of the nonprofit sector. We partner with our nonprofit and philanthropic clients to help them attain operational excellence, ensure financial sustainability and effectively achieve their desired impact. Our collaborative approach includes client input and involvement at each stage of an engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance, required
Seven (7) or more years of demonstrated accounting experience with a specific focus on nonprofits, required
Experience with accounting systems and nonprofit accounting principles, required
Supervisory/management experience, required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to follow and apply specific rules and regulations
Ability to work with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

MBA or MPA, preferred
CPA, preferred
Experience with accounting systems such as Sage Intacct and NetSuite, preferred
Experience using Microsoft Copilot or other generative AI tools to support analysis, research, communication and workflow efficiency, preferred
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, preferred

Responsibilities

Acts as a key team member in the transitional services practice area, provides senior level financial management services to nonprofits going through organizational and/or leadership change
Performs and/or oversees accounting functions such as month-end close and review, audit support, budget development, cash flow planning, and financial system implementation
Supports leadership teams and Board of Directors in making financial decisions including presenting analysis and findings and effectively communicating complex financial information to a variety of audiences that have varying levels of financial literacy
Assists in complying with new nonprofit financial reporting and disclosure standards
Conducts fiscal and operational infrastructure assessments and provides insight into organizational financial sustainability
Oversees grant compliance to include billing, budgeting, accounting, and compliance reporting with private, federal, state agencies (while recognizing restrictions and advising accordingly)
Analyzes current processes, systems, and procedures and makes recommendations to ensure best accounting practices and keep abreast of changing regulatory environments
Develops and maintains current and potential/new client relationships, including relationships with foundations, local government, collaborative partner organizations, and direct service providers
Leads client and staff through training, guidance, and coaching
Participates in business development activities, such as project scoping and proposal development
Actively participates in the development of Transitional Services, including monthly meetings and other areas of product development
Identifies ways to make engagements more efficient and productive
Manages and coaches Consultants on client engagements, especially in the areas of project management and quality assurance
Directly supervises consultants who may work on a range of engagements over time
Evaluates performance on client engagements