Senior Manager, Outsourced Finance for Not-for-Profit

Financeroles; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Paid care leave

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Senior Manager of Finance and Outsourced Accounting for not-for-profit clients in the United States. You will lead client engagements, manage teams, and oversee monthly closes while delivering high-quality results within budget.

The role requires CPA with a bachelor’s in accounting (master’s preferred) and 8+ years in accounting/finance, including not-for-profit and outsourcing/consulting experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• CPA designation with a bachelor’s degree in accounting; master’s degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in accounting and finance, including significant not-for-profit experience and exposure to outsourcing or consulting environments
• Demonstrated experience leading client engagements and managing teams in a professional services environment
• Strong knowledge of financial forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analytics
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills for effective interaction with clients and internal teams
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and execute effectively
• Proficiency with financial management systems and related technologies
• Adaptability and acontinuous‑improvementmindset, with interest in process enhancement and innovation

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead client engagements, including monthly close and consulting projects, from planning through execution and delivery
• Serve as a key client contact, building strong relationships and acting as a trusted advisor to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables within budget
• Prepare and present financial results and analysis to client management, finance committees, and audit committees, with support from Directors as appropriate
• Oversee client invoicing processes, including review and coordination of collection follow-ups
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering professional growth, engagement, and collaboration
• Assist with staffing, resource planning, and utilization management across engagements
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and innovative solutions to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency
• Ensure engagements comply with industry standards, firm methodologies, and best practices while monitoring key financial and performance metrics
• Support practice leadership with strategic initiatives by identifying client expansion opportunities and contributing to growth efforts

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Forecasting

Budgeting

Reporting

Analytics

Communication

Problem-solving

Financial software

Continuous improvement

Education

CPA with accounting degree; master preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Senior Manager of Finance and Outsourced Accounting for not-for-profit clients in the United States. You will lead client engagements, manage teams, and oversee monthly closes while delivering high-quality results within budget.

The role requires CPA with a bachelor’s in accounting (master’s preferred) and 8+ years in accounting/finance, including not-for-profit and outsourcing/consulting experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.