The Aprio Nonprofit Consulting Group (NPCG) Senior Manager works closely with Aprio NPCG Partners, our Professional Practice Team, and other Aprio NPCG staff as well as our clients to lead and facilitate completion of business advisory and interim outsourced accounting engagements. As part of a high-level consulting team, 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 Aprio NPCG Senior Manager’s responsibilities would include successful planning, leading, and management of engagements within our six business pillars of service:
1. Finance Department Assessment and Process Improvement
2. Audit Facilitation and Accounting Research
3. Chart of Account Redesign and System Implementation
4. Financial Analysis, Policy Evaluation and Management Collaboration
5. Interim Controller and Chief Financial Officer Services
6. Single Audit Facilitation, Uniform Guidance Support, and Grants Management
Responsibilities:Based on assigned engagements, specific tasks and services performed by an Aprio NPCG Senior Manager might include: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 executive or leadership teams 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 client’s needs.Coordinating and overseeing the client’s preparation for the annual financial statement audit and IRS Form 990 data collection.Liaising with the external auditors, as requested, to support the client’s position related to technical accounting issues, with assistance from the Aprio NPCG Professional Practice Team.Directing and overseeing the month-end close and financial reporting processes.Assisting with business development responsibilities, denoted by level.Qualifications:10+ years of accounting experience, including demonstrated experience with GAAP for non - profit organizations.Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent. CPA preferred.Ability to autonomously plan, lead, and manage client engagements, including preparation of proposals and project budgets, manage and oversee work performed by the engagement team, and monitor staff hours and deliverables relative to the engagement budget and scope of work.Ability to autonomously plan, lead, and own multiple client deadlines and prioritize workloads for both client and Aprio NPCG staff.Aptitude to effectively prioritize and manage multiple clients and Aprio NPCG 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 NPCG.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 DC metropolitan area as needed.
