About the role
Are you an Audit Manager in a nonprofit CPA practice who wants your work to have a broader impact?
This Accounting Director role may be a great next step for someone who wants to use their nonprofit audit, GAAP, financial statement, and client management experience in a more proactive, year-round advisory role.
At eCratchit, you’ll work with dozens of nonprofit organizations, helping them strengthen their accounting operations, improve financial reporting, and make better-informed decisions. Instead of focusing primarily on year-end audit work, you’ll be part of an ongoing client relationship that directly supports each organization’s mission.
eCratchit, Inc. is an established and growing finance and accounting firm with a strong national client base. Since 2000, we have worked with approximately 400 nonprofit and for-profit organizations, helping clients build strong financial foundations so they can focus on their mission.
We are looking for a proactive, forward-thinking Accounting Director who enjoys leading teams, advising clients, solving problems, and supporting mission-driven organizations.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will:
Act as the Accounting Director and outsourced CFO-level resource for a portfolio of nonprofit clients
Build trusted relationships with executive directors, finance committees, boards, and client leadership teams
Oversee monthly close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and balance sheet review processes
Review and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and key financial trends
Present financial results and insights to client leadership in a clear, practical, and mission-focused way
Help clients understand their financial position and identify opportunities for improvement
Advise clients on budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, grant reporting, restricted funds, and nonprofit accounting best practices
Support audit preparation and serve as a knowledgeable liaison between the client and external auditors
Supervise, mentor, and support staff accountants working across multiple client engagements
Identify ways to improve workflows, reporting accuracy, systems, and overall client service
Work with a great Team of likeminded professionals
Provide proactive guidance that helps nonprofit organizations strengthen operations and advance their missions This Could Be a Great Fit If You Are
Qualifications and Skills
The ideal candidate will bring:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
CPA designation preferred
4 to 6 years of accounting or audit experience
2 to 5 years of nonprofit audit or nonprofit accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP financial statements
Experience with nonprofit accounting, reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis
General ledger experience
Budgeting and forecasting experience preferred
Strong communication and client management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented environment
A genuine desire to support nonprofit organizations and their missions
Why Join eCratchit?
We offer:
Full-time position
Flexible working environment
Work-from-home opportunities
Medical, dental, and ancillary benefits
Collaborative, supportive team culture
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across many nonprofit organizations
eCratchit is proud to have been named one of Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work For in 2023 and recognized among Accounting Today’s Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders in 2022.
If you are a nonprofit Audit Manager looking for a change, this Accounting Director role offers the opportunity to take your skills beyond the audit and into meaningful, ongoing support for mission-driven organizations.
Salary: $90,000-$110,000Originally posted on Himalayas
