Senior Accounting Manager, Nonprofit

Washington, D.C.Full Timesenior

Finance & AccountingAccounting Manager

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Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,

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Finance & AccountingAccounting Manager

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's Client Accounting Services team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Manager to join their dynamic team.

The Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing monthly accounting and financial reporting for a diverse portfolio of nonprofit clients, including charitable organizations, religious entities, and membership organizations. This role extends beyond traditional oversight to deliver proactive, strategic guidance that supports financial compliance, operational effectiveness, and regulatory requirements unique to the industry.

In this capacity, the Senior Manager plays a critical leadership role in supervising, mentoring, and developing a high performing team of accounting professionals, fostering technical excellence, accountability, and continuous professional growth.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting or finance, demonstrated leadership capability, and a proven ability to deliver strategic advisory services. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to build trusted client relationships and drive continuous improvement across service delivery.

Oversee a portfolio of nonprofit clients, ensuring a high standard of client service and satisfaction

Coordinate with team members to ensure the accurate and timely completion of weekly accounting activities, month‑end close processes, and financial reporting

Review and approve month‑end and year‑end financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and client requirements

Provide proactive, strategic advisory support related to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to help clients achieve organizational objectives

Serve as a subject matter expert for complex nonprofit accounting matters, providing guidance to both clients and internal team members

Lead, mentor, and develop staff, promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and consistency across client engagements

Ensure compliance with internal controls and best practices to maintain the accuracy and integrity of client financial records

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, tax advisors, and other service providers, to support client needs

Stay informed of emerging nonprofit trends and regulatory developments and apply relevant insights to client solutions and team operations

CPA or equivalent professional credential preferred

Minimum of 7 years of experience in an outsourced accounting or professional services environment

Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, including grant compliance, net asset classifications and donor restrictions, and functional expense reporting

Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management

Experience with QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, BILL, and Fathom preferred

Ability to effectively collaborate with internal leadership, team members, clients, and external vendors

Strong project management approach with the ability to manage multiple client engagements consistently

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet established deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills