Senior Manager

Summary

Join Aprio's Non-Profit Consulting team as a Senior Manager and help clients maximize their opportunities. Lead and manage engagements within five business pillars: Finance Department Assessment and Process Improvement, Audit Facilitation and Accounting Research, Chart of Account Redesign and System Implementation, Financial Analysis, Policy Evaluation and Management Collaboration & Interim Controller and Chief Financial Officer Services. Responsibilities include financial assessments, chart of accounts redesign, system implementations, financial reporting enhancements, financial analysis, process improvements, budget processes, policy improvements, audit preparation, and month-end close processes. The ideal candidate will possess 12+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in accounting (CPA preferred), strong communication and project management skills, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office. Aprio offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• 12+ years of accounting experience, including demonstrated experience with GAAP for not for-profit organizations
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent
• Ability to autonomously plan, lead and own multiple client deadlines and prioritize workloads for both client and staff
• Aptitude to effectively prioritize and manage multiple clients and 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
• 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 Chicago metropolitan area as needed

Responsibilities

• 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 executives 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 audits, as requested, to support the client’s position related to technical accounting issues, with assistance from the OCS Professional Practice Team
• Directing and overseeing the month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Assisting with business development responsibilities, denoted by level

Preferred Qualifications

CPA preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options