Senior Accounting Manager - Not-For-Profit

Continuserve • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

ContinuServe is a tech-enabled outsourcing firm that partners with organizations to provide finance, accounting, human resources, and technology support. Within our Not-for-Profit Division, we work alongside mission-driven organizations, serving nonprofit clients across Chicagoland, helping them build strong financial operations so they can stay focused on the communities and causes they serve. Our team supports a range of nonprofit and social impact organizations, including those in Health and Human Services, Education, and Community-Based and Mission-Driven Organizations. At ContinuServe, we are built for the pace of possibility. Our Accounting Managers/Senior Accounting Managers serve as trusted partners to nonprofit clients, acting as the primary liaison for financial strategy, oversight, and execution. This is a client-facing leadership role where you’ll help organizations strengthen their financial operations and make informed decisions that support their mission and long-term success. If you’re passionate about nonprofit financial leadership and enjoy working closely with clients to solve complex challenges, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (with accounting/finance focus)
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations
• Experience managing project accounting across multiple initiatives
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local grant administration, including compliance and budgeting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including experience working with senior leadership

Nice To Haves

• CPA license
• MBA
• Experience in a consulting or business process outsourcing (BPO) environment
• Advanced knowledge of accounting systems and Excel

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day client accounting needs and build strong, collaborative relationships with client stakeholders.
• Partner closely with client leadership and assigned CFOs/Controllers to support engagement goals and accounting priorities.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations based on an understanding of client operations, including opportunities to improve efficiency and address budget variances.
• Address client questions and concerns proactively, ensuring timely resolution and a high level of service.
• Support the full accounting cycle for nonprofit clients, including transaction review, month-end close activities, and journal entry preparation.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and financial reports for client leadership.
• Assist in developing organizational and grant budgets in collaboration with senior accounting team members and client stakeholders.
• Support cash management activities and help clients monitor financial performance against budgets and expectations.
• Support grant and funding administration activities, including budget revisions, expenditure tracking, reporting, vouchering, and allowability reviews.
• Help ensure compliance with financial regulations, funding requirements, and client reporting obligations.
• Deliver technical accounting support, including areas such as GAAP revenue recognition and lease accounting.
• Assist with annual financial audits and funding audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and supporting materials.
• Evaluate financial processes and recommend improvements that increase efficiency, effectiveness, and consistency.
• Leverage technology, accounting best practices, and standardized procedures to strengthen client financial operations.
• Support the adoption of client policies and procedures to help mitigate financial risk and maintain strong internal controls.
• Contribute to financial assessments and operational reviews that help clients strengthen their accounting functions.
• Review accounting support team work for accuracy and provide guidance to ensure quality and consistency.
• Oversee assigned team deliverables and help ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
• Provide mentoring, training, and developmental support to team members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401 (k)
• Generous time off including holidays, your birthday, and paid time to volunteer

What This Job Offers

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