Audit Manager - Nonprofit​/Single Audit

GHJ is looking for an Audit
Manager - Nonprofit/Single Audit

WHY we get up in the morning

At GHJ we help our people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, and create a better future.

WHAT we believe

We believe that collaboration is the foundation for success. We work as a business advocate for our clients - providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for the future.

HOW we succeed

We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business. By living these values, we are able to meet our strategic objectives of Remaining Fiercely Independent (financial success), Meeting client demands/needs (client success), Reinforcing and expanding cultural distinction (people success).

What you'll be doing

An A&A Nonprofit Manager is the liaison between the partner, the client, and the professional staff. Nonprofit Managers are responsible for managing multiple nonprofit/tax-exempt auditing and assurance projects and client engagements simultaneously, and scheduling, staffing, and coordinating engagement workflow. Managers develop and train staff, and make connections to develop new business for the firm.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading audit, review, and compilation engagements for nonprofit organizations, including single audits for govern mentally funded entities.
• Managing engagements from planning through completion, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with professional standards.
• Serving as the primary day-to-day contact for clients and maintaining a strong understanding of their operations, funding sources, and compliance environment.
• Supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of seniors and staff to ensure quality and support professional development.
• Applying and maintaining technical expertise in nonprofit accounting and reporting, U.S. GAAS, Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance. Familiarity with California state regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to nonprofit organizations is a plus.
• Monitoring engagement economics, communicating with partners on key developments, and addressing issues proactively.

What we need from you:

• Commitment to ongoing professional growth, including participation in career development programs to strengthen managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities, with experience guiding and developing teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising effectively with clients.
• Self-motivation with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to being part of practice development efforts, including client relationship building, networking, and business development activities.

What skills & experience you'll bring to us:

• Minimum of five (5) years of public accounting experience, with significant focus in the nonprofit industry, including Single Audits and other compliance engagements.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field, and active CPA license.
• Demonstrated progression in technical expertise, engagement leadership, and client responsibility.
• Strong technical research skills with the ability to apply authoritative guidance and provide sound accounting and compliance advice.
• Commitment to continuing professional education and ongoing professional development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Future Relocation Opportunity

For candidates who demonstrate strong performance and successful integration into the role, relocation support to the Los Angeles area may be considered in the future. Any relocation assistance would be based on business needs, mutual interest, and long-term alignment with the firm's nonprofit practice.

Seven decades, overriding focus: our people and our clients.

GHJ was founded in 1953, making us one of the oldest independent firms in the Los Angeles area. Ranked as a top 20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal's Book of Lists, the firm has 24 partners and approximately 200 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. Our firm is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), Public Company Accounting Oversite Board (PCAOB), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CAN).

Collaboration and maintaining strong relationships are the cornerstones of our success.

We are also an independent member of HLB International, a worldwide organization of over 250 member professional accounting firms and business advisors. This affiliation gives us access to the subject matter experts of other member firms and provides consulting and professional services in over 158 countries through its nearly 800 offices worldwide.

GHJ complies with all…