Senior Manager, Non-Profit Consulting

Aprio•Chicago, IL

27d•$150,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio. Join Aprio's Non-Profit Consulting team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Manager to join their dynamic team. The Senior Manager, Non-Profit Consulting works closely with Partners, the Professional Practice Team, and other staff as well as our clients to lead and facilitate completion of business advisory and interim outsourced accounting engagements. This position requires strong critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and project management skills as well as the ability to adapt to different client environments. The Senior Managerâs responsibilities would include successful planning, leading and management of engagements within our six business pillars: Finance Department Assessment and Process Improvement; Audit Facilitation and Accounting Research; Chart of Account Redesign and System Implementation; Financial Analysis, Policy Evaluation and Management Collaboration; Interim Controller and Chief Financial Officer Services, and finally Single Audit Facilitation, Uniform Guidance Support, and Grants Management.

Requirements

12+ years of accounting experience, including demonstrated experience with GAAP for not for-profit organizations.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent. CPA preferred.
Ability to autonomously plan, lead and own multiple client deadlines and prioritize workloads for both client and staff.
Aptitude to effectively prioritize and manage multiple clients and staff on a daily basis.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build trust and confidence with professionals at all levels, both within the client organization and Aprio.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with various types of systems and related integrations including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, customer relationship management, development, and enterprise resource planning.
Ability and willingness to work on-site at various client locations throughout the Chicago metropolitan area as needed.

Responsibilities

Leading and executing financial assessments and delivering final work products to the client sponsor.
Partnering with client and relevant stakeholders to analyze and redesign chart of accounts.
Liaising with key client stakeholders and system implementation partners to ensure successful system implementations.
Collaborating with members of the client executives to enhance financial reporting and enhance transparency to the Board.
Performing financial and data analysis such as pricing analysis, cash flow projections and developing other high-level financial tools to assist senior management with strategic decisions.
Identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities across all finance department areas.
Leading the annual budget or projection process, including coordination with financial and non-financial client staff.
Identifying gaps in financial policies and improving policies and procedures tailored to the clientâs needs.
Coordinating and overseeing the clientâs preparation for the annual financial statement audit and IRS Form 990 data collection.
Liaising with the external audits, as requested, to support the clientâs position related to technical accounting issues, with assistance from the Aprio Non-Profit Consulting Professional Practice Team.
Directing and overseeing the month-end close and financial reporting processes.
Assisting with business development responsibilities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave â coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options