Audit Manager - Not--Profit

After more than 40 years of business growth and industry change, Grassi has redefined what it means to be an advisor and accountant to today’s businesses and individuals. Nationally ranked as one of the largest and fastest-growing accounting firms in the nation, Grassi is a leading provider of advisory, tax, and accounting services across key sectors including construction, architecture and engineering, not‑for‑profit, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, financial services, real estate, and more.

Several publications have ranked us among the top accounting firms to work for, highlighting our strength in work‑life balance, culture, and wellness categories.

With over 550 employees and nine offices spanning the New York Metropolitan Area, Long Island, the Northeast, Florida, New England, and an international presence in Italy, we are strategically positioned to serve clients locally and globally. In 2023, Grassi became an employee‑owned company by implementing an ESOP, establishing our independence and empowering our people to drive the firm’s future success. The ESOP ensures that equity partners and all Grassi U.S. employees have the exclusive opportunity to own the firm’s stock, making them integral to the company’s future.

We are currently seeking a Not‑for‑Profit Audit Manager to join our team in any of the following office locations:
Jericho, NY;
New York, NY;
Park Ridge, NJ. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing firm.

• Managing multiple audit engagements for the not‑for‑profit industry from initial planning through final deliverables, including scoping, risk assessment, fieldwork supervision, and completion procedures, budgeting
• Managing client relationships by serving as the primary point of contact on engagements, responding to client inquiries, and addressing accounting and audit‑related issues in a timely manner
• Managing, training, and mentoring associates and interns, reviewing their work for quality and accuracy, and providing timely feedback and development support
• Reviewing audit work papers, financial statements, and reports to ensure compliance with professional and firm standards
• Participating in audit procedures, with a focus on complex or specialized accounting and audit issues
• Identifying and consulting with clients on the impact of new accounting pronouncements
• Demonstrating a critical assessment of the reliability of client information and the planned audit approach throughout the engagement
• Drafting complex financial statements and related footnote disclosures and effectively communicating them to clients
• Communicating with audit teams regarding engagement status and assisting in resolving client issues as they arise
• Evaluating internal controls and identifying areas of risk, inefficiency, or opportunity for improvement
• Performing detailed reviews of team workflows and monitoring task assignments to ensure timely completion
• Researching and resolving complex accounting, auditing, and reporting issues using authoritative guidance and firm resources
• Collaborating with partners and managers to develop audit strategies and improve engagement efficiency and client service
• Keeping Audit Partners informed of significant client issues, engagement risks, or developments on a timely basis
• Leading small to medium‑sized engagements through final documentation and reporting with minimal changes upon review
• Assisting in staff performance evaluations and contributing to talent development initiatives
• Ensuring projects are completed within established time frames and budgets while maintaining high quality standards
• Ensuring compliance with applicable professional standards and firm policies
• Meeting project deadlines and managing time efficiently across multiple engagements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting;
  Masters Degree in Accounting preferred
• Minimum of 5 years progressive audit experience in public accounting, with experience leading multiple audit engagements and staff
• Non‑for‑profit industry knowledge required
• CPA license required
• Must be a subject matter expert of non‑for‑profit contracts as well as the percentage‑of‑completion and…