Manager, Non-Profit Services

Thompson Greenspon, a mid-sized CPA firm ranked as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for many years, seeks an experienced audit or tax professional with a nonprofit background to lead the firm's Form 990 practice as a Nonprofit Services Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Ownership & Workflow Management:

• Own and manage the Form 990 process across the firm
• Monitor and ensure timely completion and accuracy of:
  • Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-T, 990-PF, and 1120-POL filings (and state returns, where applicable)
  • Extensions and estimated tax payments
• Coordinate workflow across staff to meet internal and external deadlines
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements
• Maintain visibility over all engagements and proactively escalate issues

Review & Technical Oversight

• Identify and resolve complex technical issues, including:
  • Public support tests
  • Unrelated business income (UBI) considerations
  • Excise taxes
  • Private foundation compliance
  • State filing requirements
  • Serve as the primary reviewer before partner-level review

Client Service & Communication:

• Serve as a key point of contact for 990-related questions
• Communicate filing requirements, deadlines, and issues clearly to clients
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve the client experience

Staff Development & Training:

• Train and coach staff on Form 990 (and related returns) preparation, technical concepts, and review
• Develop training materials, tools, and standardized best practices
• Review staff work and provide actionable feedback to improve quality and efficiency

Process Improvement & Advisory Mindset:

• Standardize 990 processes, templates, and review procedures
• Implement best practices to increase realization and efficiency
• Identify trends across clients and communicate insights to partners
• Support the focus on advisory by helping staff understand the "why" behind the numbers

Practice Growth & Client Development:

• Leverage Form 990 insights to identify advisory opportunities and help clients strengthen governance, transparency, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with partners and managers across audit, tax, and CAAS departments to support coordinated approach to client service and growth
• Participate in proposals, presentations, and client discussions as a Form 990 subject matter resource

Qualifications:

• Active CPA License
• 7+ years of experience working in tax and/or auditing
• Background in non-profit Form 990 work

Why Join Thompson Greenspon?

Thompson Greenspon is proudly independent and personally invested.

As the accounting profession experiences rapid consolidation and private equity investment, our firm remains proudly independent, because our strength comes from the relationships we build, not from outside ownership.

Staying independent means our decisions are guided by what's best for our clients and our team, not by investors or quarterly returns. It allows us to keep our focus where it belongs: providing personal, thoughtful service and building lasting trust with every client we serve.

Thompson Greenspon has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for several years- and we're proud of the fact that our success is rooted in our commitment to a positive, healthy work environment.

Work/Life Balance:

• Hybrid schedule + Fridays off in summer
• Reasonable, sustainable hours with no busy season burnout
• PTO, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Free parking + gym access

Career Growth & Culture:

• Supportive, collaborative team environment where your voice matters
• Opportunities for advancement
• Ongoing career and professional development

Since 1956, Thompson Greenspon has provided audit, tax, accounting, financial reporting, consulting and advisory services to a broad spectrum of clients. Located in Fairfax, we are among the 20 largest firms practicing in Virginia with the resources and expertise to meet all professional accounting needs. We are proud members of CPAmerica International, one of the largest associations of CPA firms in the US, giving our team access to national resources while maintaining our local, personalized service approach.

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