Senior Accounting Manager - Not-For-Profit

We're growing and looking for accounting leaders to join our team as Directors of Accounting within the Not-for-Profit Division.

ContinuServe is a tech-enabled outsourcing firm that partners with organizations to provide finance, accounting, human resources, and technology support.

Within our Not-for-Profit Division, we work alongside mission-driven organizations, serving nonprofit clients across Chicagoland, helping them build strong financial operations so they can stay focused on the communities and causes they serve.

Our team supports a range of nonprofit and social impact organizations, including those in:

• Health and Human Services
• Education
• Community-Based and Mission-Driven Organizations

• High-growth organization with opportunities for career advancement and long term growth
• Purpose - driven work that directly supports nonprofits and the communities they serve
• Collaborative, people-first culture with talented, driven professionals
• Comprehensive health benefits and 401 (k)
• Generous time off including holidays, your birthday, and paid time to volunteer

What This Role Looks Like

Our Accounting Managers/Senior Accounting Managers serve as trusted partners to nonprofit clients, acting as the primary liaison for financial strategy, oversight, and execution. This is a client-facing leadership role where you’ll help organizations strengthen their financial operations and make informed decisions that support their mission and long-term success.

If you’re passionate about nonprofit financial leadership and enjoy working closely with clients to solve complex challenges, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Here’s what you can expect in a Director of Accounting role within our team:

Key Responsibilities

Client Partnership & Financial Leadership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day client accounting needs and build strong, collaborative relationships with client stakeholders.
• Partner closely with client leadership and assigned CFOs/Controllers to support engagement goals and accounting priorities.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations based on an understanding of client operations, including opportunities to improve efficiency and address budget variances.
• Address client questions and concerns proactively, ensuring timely resolution and a high level of service.

• Support the full accounting cycle for nonprofit clients, including transaction review, month-end close activities, and journal entry preparation.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and financial reports for client leadership.
• Assist in developing organizational and grant budgets in collaboration with senior accounting team members and client stakeholders.
• Support cash management activities and help clients monitor financial performance against budgets and expectations.

• Support grant and funding administration activities, including budget revisions, expenditure tracking, reporting, vouchering, and allowability reviews.
• Help ensure compliance with financial regulations, funding requirements, and client reporting obligations.
• Deliver technical accounting support, including areas such as GAAP revenue recognition and lease accounting.
• Assist with annual financial audits and funding audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and supporting materials.

• Evaluate financial processes and recommend improvements that increase efficiency, effectiveness, and consistency.
• Leverage technology, accounting best practices, and standardized procedures to strengthen client financial operations.
• Support the adoption of client policies and procedures to help mitigate financial risk and maintain strong internal controls.
• Contribute to financial assessments and operational reviews that help clients strengthen their accounting functions.

• Review accounting support team work for accuracy and provide guidance to ensure quality and consistency.
• Oversee assigned team deliverables and help ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
• Provide mentoring, training, and developmental support to team members.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (with accounting/finance focus)
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations
• Experience managing project accounting across multiple initiatives
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local grant administration, including compliance and budgeting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including experience working with senior leadership

• CPA license
• MBA
• Experience in a consulting or business process outsourcing (BPO) environment
• Advanced knowledge of accounting systems and Excel

Work Environment

These are hybrid opportunities, with a mix of remote work and on-site presence at client locations.

If you’re interested in Accounting Manager/Senior Accountings Manager opportunities and want to be part of meaningful work that supports nonprofit success, apply today!

ContinuServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, height, weight, marital status, gender identity expression, disability status, protected veteran, or other legally protected status by state or federal law.