Manager, Industry Specialty Services

Job-:
Generalist

Location:

New York, NY, United States;
Atlanta, GA, United States;
Austin, TX, United States;
Boston, MA, United States;
Chicago, IL, United States;
Dallas, TX, United States;
Denver, CO, United States;
Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States;
McLean, VA, United States;
Houston, TX, United States;
Melville, NY, United States;
Los Angeles, CA, United States;
Madison, WI, United States;
Memphis, TN, United States;
Minneapolis, MN, United States;
Nashville, TN, United States;
Oak Brook, IL, United States;
Orlando, FL, United States;
Philadelphia, PA, United States;
Potomac, MD, United States;
Raleigh, NC, United States;
Richmond, VA, United States;
Salt Lake City, UT, United States;
San Antonio, TX, United States;
San Francisco, CA, United States;
San Jose, CA, United States;
Seattle, WA, United States;
St Louis, MO, United States;
Stamford, CT, United States;
Washington, DC, United States;
Woodbridge, NJ, United States

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Closes:

Job Summary:

The Manager in the Industry Specialty Services Group practice, provides professional services that are sensitive to the needs and values of both nonprofit organizations and the funders that support them. This is a unique opportunity for a mission-oriented accounting professional who wants to leverage their nonprofit expertise to support organizations both locally and virtually. Industry Specialty Services Group 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.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities vary based on engagements and client needs and require an independent and multi-talented professional with solid nonprofit financial management expertise, change management experience, and a consulting mindset.

Service Delivery Acts as a key team member in the transitional services practice area, 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 complex 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 keep abreast of changing regulatory environments

Relationship Management Develops and maintains current and potential/new client relationships, including relationships with foundations, local government, collaborative partner organizations, and direct service providers

Leads client and staff through training, guidance, and coaching

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 who may work on a range of engagements over time Evaluates performance on client engagements

Qualifications,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance, required MBA or MPA, preferred

Experience:

Seven (7) or more years of demonstrated accounting experience with a specific focus on nonprofits, required

Experience with accounting systems and nonprofit accounting principles, required Supervisory/management experience, required   …