Build and operate the internal controls program while serving as the technical accounting lead, documenting durable controls, resolving complex U.S. GAAP matters, and advancing audit efficiency and public-company readiness.
Senior Audit Manager - Nonprofit
π Description
- Manage nonprofit financial statement audits from planning through fieldwork, review, and report issuance.
- Own audit binders, checklists, practice aids, and standards-compliant documentation.
- Serve as primary client contact for planning, status updates, findings, and closing discussions.
- Partner with directors on risk assessment, technical questions, review, and wrap-up.
- Supervise and support staff accountants; research accounting and tax treatment as needed.
π οΈ Requirements
- CPA license required; Attest authority preferred
- Proven ability to run a full audit engagement team independently (2+ years)
- Nonprofit audit experience and nonprofit accounting knowledge required
- Experience with CCH Axcess Engagement preferred
- Professional and personable; able to build and manage client relationships independently
- Eligible to work within the US for any employer (we are currently unable to sponsor)
- Offers are contingent on a satisfactory background check
- Able to commute to our office in Alameda at least 3 days per week
- Available Monday to Friday - generally 8:30AM Pacific time to 5:00PM Pacific Time
β¨ Benefits
- 401(k) immediately available, with 5% guaranteed contribution
- Paid time off (2 weeks initially, growing to 4 weeks over time)
- Paid holidays
- Hybrid work flexibility after six months (currently 3 days in office, 2 days remote, if desired)
Full job description
Senior Audit Manager - Nonprofit (Hybrid / In-person - Alameda, CA)
About Us
We are a CPA firm located in Alameda, CA focused on supporting the many wonderful nonprofits in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond with audit, review and tax services. The firms directors formerly worked in the nonprofit field directly. We are a smaller firm, with a collaborative environement and reasonable working hours.
Responsibilities:
- Own and manage nonprofit financial statement audits from planning through fieldwork, review, and report issuance
- Fully own your audit binder, including checklists, practice aids, and complete, standards-compliant documentation
- Primary client contact, leading planning, status updates, findings discussions, and closing (requires strong communication skills)
- Work with Directors in planning / risk assessment / brainstorming, technical questions, review and wrap-up activity
- Able to supervise and manage / support a staff accountant
- Research accounting and tax treatment or areas you are unclear about, or ask for assistance when needed
Qualifications:
- CPA license required; Attest authority preferred
- Proven ability to run a full audit engagement team independently (2+ years)
- Nonprofit audit experience and nonprofit accounting knowledge required
- Experience with CCH Axcess Engagement preferred
- Professional and personable; able to build and manage client relationships independently
- Eligible to work within the US for any employer (we are currently unable to sponsor)
- Offers are contingent on a satisfactory background check
- Able to commute to our office in Alameda at least 3 days per week
- Available Monday to Friday - generally 8:30AM Pacific time to 5:00PM Pacific Time
Compensation:
- DOE β Depends on Experience (Range starting at $120,000 base)
Benefits:
- 401(k) immediately available, with 5% guaranteed contribution
- Paid time off (2 weeks initially, growing to 4 weeks over time)
- Paid holidays
- Hybrid work flexibility after six months (currently 3 days in office, 2 days remote, if desired)
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