FAO Manager, Not-for-Profit Accounting & Advisory

Cherry Bekaert; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert's Finance & Accounting Outsourcing practice is growing, and this FAO Manager role partners with leadership to deliver outsourced accounting, financial reporting, and advisory solutions for not-for-profit clients.

You will lead and develop accounting professionals, including offshore team members, oversee client onboarding, review financial statements and reporting packages, and support budgeting, forecasting, and grant reporting with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 7+ 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 required, including experience supporting 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.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver exceptional client service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of outsourced accounting and financial reporting services for not-for-profit clients.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing guidance on accounting operations, reporting requirements, and process improvements.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting professionals, including offshore team members.
• Oversee client onboarding activities, including 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.

Skills

CPA preferred

7+ years accounting

Not-for-profit accounting

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Cherry Bekaert's Finance & Accounting Outsourcing practice is growing, and this FAO Manager role partners with leadership to deliver outsourced accounting, financial reporting, and advisory solutions for not-for-profit clients.

You will lead and develop accounting professionals, including offshore team members, oversee client onboarding, review financial statements and reporting packages, and support budgeting, forecasting, and grant reporting with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.