Senior Manager, Nonprofit Consulting

Aprio

Chicago, Illinois

Full Time

Posted February 5, 2026

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Job Description

The Senior Manager in Nonprofit Consulting at Aprio leads and manages business advisory and outsourced accounting engagements for nonprofit clients, focusing on areas such as finance assessment, audit facilitation, system implementation, financial analysis, interim CFO services, and grants management, while collaborating with a high-performing team in a growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate completion of business advisory and interim outsourced accounting engagements
Manage engagements within six service pillars: finance assessment, audit facilitation, chart of account redesign, financial analysis, interim CFO services, and grants management
Plan, lead, and oversee project execution to ensure successful delivery of consulting services

Requirements

The candidate must have experience in leading and facilitating the completion of business advisory and interim outsourced accounting engagements.
The candidate must possess strong critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and project management skills.
The candidate must have the ability to adapt to different client environments.
The candidate must have experience in planning, leading, and managing engagements within the six specified 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, and Single Audit Facilitation, Uniform Guidance Support, and Grants Management.
The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit consulting, accounting, or related fields.
The candidate must have a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a related field.
The candidate must have experience working with nonprofit organizations and understanding of nonprofit financial management and compliance requirements.
The candidate must have experience in facilitating audits and understanding of audit processes and regulations.
The candidate must have experience in designing and implementing chart of accounts and financial systems.
The candidate must have experience in financial analysis, policy evaluation, and collaborating with management teams.
The candidate must have experience providing interim financial leadership roles such as Controller or Chief Financial Officer.
The candidate must have experience supporting Single Audits, Uniform Guidance, and Grants Management processes.
The candidate must have the ability to work independently and as part of a high-level consulting team.
The candidate must be able to work in a flexible working environment, including remote and hybrid options.