Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Manager in the Industry Specialty Services Group’s Nonprofit and Grantmaker Advisory team will provide professional services that are sensitive to the needs and values of both nonprofit organizations and funders that support them. This is a unique opportunity for a mission-oriented finance and accounting professional who wants to leverage their nonprofit expertise to support organizations across many mission areas and geographic reach.
The Nonprofit and Grantmaker Advisory team is a growth-oriented management consulting practice dedicated to building the capacity of the nonprofit sector. We partner with our nonprofit and philanthropic clients to help them attain operational excellence, ensure financial sustainability, and effectively achieve their desired impact. Our collaborative approach includes client input and involvement at each stage of an engagement.
Responsibilities vary based on engagements and client needs and will require an independent and multi-talented professional with solid nonprofit financial management expertise, change management experience, and a consulting mindset.
Job Duties
Relationship Management
• Develops and maintains current and potential/new client relationships, including relationships with foundations, local government, collaborative partner organizations, and direct service providers
• Supervises ISSG staff through training, guidance, and coaching
• Evaluates performance on client engagements
Service Delivery
• Provides senior level financial management services to nonprofits going through organizational and/or leadership change
• Performs and/or oversees accounting functions such as month end close and review, audit support, budget development, cash flow planning, and financial system implementation
• Supports leadership teams and Board of Directors in making financial decisions including presenting analysis and findings and effectively communicating complicated financial information to a variety of audiences that have varying levels of financial literacy
• Assists in complying with new nonprofit financial reporting and disclosure standards
• Conducts fiscal and operational infrastructure assessments and provides insight into organizational financial sustainability
• Oversees grant compliance to include billing, budgeting, accounting, and compliance reporting with private, federal, state agencies (while recognizing restrictions and advising accordingly)
• Analyzes current processes, systems, and procedures and makes recommendations to ensure best accounting practices and keeps abreast of changing regulatory environments
• Supports organizations that are going through change by deploying coaching and change management options
• Other duties as required
Practice And Product Development
• Participates in business development activities, such as project scoping and proposal development
• Actively participates in the development of transitional services, including monthly meetings and other areas of product development
• Identifies ways to make engagements more efficient and productive
Supervisory Responsibilities
• Manages and coaches consultants on client engagements, especially in the areas of project management and quality assurance
• Directly supervises consultants that may work on a range of engagements, over time
Education
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• High School Diploma/GED AND ten (10) or more years of demonstrated employment experience, required OR;
• Bachelor's degree, required
• MBA or MPA, preferred
Experience
• Five (5) or more years demonstrated accounting experience with a specific focus on nonprofits (i.e., Director of Finance, Controller experience), required
• Three (3) or more years of prior experience with accounting systems and nonprofit accounting principles, required
• Prior supervisory/management experience, required
License/Certifications
• CPA, preferred
Software
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, required
Language(s)
• N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $100,000 - $120,000
Colorado Range: $100,000 - $120,000
Maryland Range: $100,000 - $120,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $100,000 - $120,000
Washington Range: $100,000 - $120,000
Washington DC Range: $100,000 - $120,000
About Us
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
We Are Committed To Delivering Exceptional Experiences To Middle Market Leaders By Sharing Insight-driven Perspectives, Helping Companies Take Business As Usual To Better Than Usual. With Industry Knowledge And Experience, a Breadth And Depth Of Resources, And Unwavering Commitment To Quality, We Pride Ourselves On
• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!
• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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