Nonprofit Finance & Strategy Manager

BDO USA, Llp; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP seeks a Manager in the Industry Specialty Services Group to support nonprofit organizations and funders, locally and virtually. This role focuses on strengthening nonprofits through financial management, governance, and financial performance improvement.

You will lead engagements, manage changes, and guide client teams while collaborating across practice areas to deliver high-impact, compliant financial services to a diverse client base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance, required
• MBA or MPA, preferred
• 7+ years nonprofit accounting experience, required
• Experience with nonprofit accounting principles, required
• Supervisory/management experience, required
• CPA, preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides senior level financial management services to nonprofits undergoing organizational and leadership change
• Oversees month-end close, audit support, budgeting, cash flow planning, and financial system implementation
• Presents analyses and findings to leadership and boards in clear, accessible language
• Assists in complying with nonprofit financial reporting and disclosure standards
• Conducts fiscal and operational infrastructure assessments and offers insights into sustainability
• Oversees grant compliance including billing, budgeting, accounting, and reporting
• Develops and maintains client relationships; trains staff and guides teams
• Participates in business development, project scoping, and proposal development
• Supervises consultants and evaluates performance on client engagements

Skills

Nonprofit finance

Consulting mindset

Change management

Leadership

Client relationships

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance

MBA or MPA

Tools

Sage Intacct

NetSuite

Microsoft Copilot

Excel (Office)

Job description

BDO USA, LLP seeks a Manager in the Industry Specialty Services Group to support nonprofit organizations and funders, locally and virtually. This role focuses on strengthening nonprofits through financial management, governance, and financial performance improvement.

You will lead engagements, manage changes, and guide client teams while collaborating across practice areas to deliver high-impact, compliant financial services to a diverse client base.