Full-time

Description

Do you enjoy translating complex grant requirements into clear, actionable financial insights that help missions thrive? Trout CPA is seeking an experienced Nonprofit Accounting Manager to lead outsourced controllership and advisory services for grant-heavy nonprofit organizations.

In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted financial partner to Executive Directors and Boards bringing clarity, compliance, and confidence to organizations doing meaningful work in their communities.

This is a leadership opportunity for a nonprofit accounting professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves while also thinking strategically. You’ll oversee fund accounting, grant compliance, and financial reporting, while guiding clients through budgeting, forecasting, and long-term sustainability. Equally important, you’ll mentor and develop CAS staff, helping build strong teams and scalable processes that support mission-driven growth.

If you’re energized by nonprofit accounting, thrive in a consultative environment, and want to make a measurable impact across multiple organizations, this role offers the ideal blend of technical depth, leadership, and purpose.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and review outsourced controllership and accounting services for nonprofit, grant-funded clients
Oversee fund accounting, including restricted and unrestricted funds across multiple grants
Manage grant compliance reporting, allowable cost tracking, indirect cost allocations, and grantor requirements
Prepare and review monthly and annual financial reporting in accordance with nonprofit GAAP
Support clients with grant budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, and long-term financial sustainability planning
Develop board-ready financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs to support effective governance
Standardize accounting processes, internal controls, and documentation to enhance compliance and audit readiness
Serve as the primary liaison to Executive Directors, finance committees, Boards, and external auditors
Lead, coach, and review CAS staff work to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to nonprofit standards
Assist with accounting system and process optimization, including improvements to systems, workflows, and reporting

Requirements

5+ years of nonprofit accounting experience, preferably with grant-heavy organizations
Experience as a Controller or Accounting Manager in a nonprofit or outsourced accounting environment
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA preferred
Advanced knowledge of fund accounting, grant compliance, restricted funds, and program reporting
Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and/or Sage Intacct (including nonprofit and grant modules)
Familiarity with nonprofit support systems (e.g., BILL, DonorPerfect, Cvent, iMIS, Bloomerang, Martus, or similar)
Ability to clearly explain complex financial and compliance matters to non-financial stakeholders
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines
Consultative, client-focused mindset with a passion for mission-driven work

Why You’ll Love This Role

Mission-Driven Impact – Support nonprofits doing meaningful work while strengthening financial transparency and grant stewardship
True Advisory Work – Move beyond bookkeeping into strategic, board-level financial partnership
Leadership Without Burnout – Lead teams and clients in a structured, outsourced environment with shared resources
Variety & Challenge – Work across multiple nonprofit organizations, grants, and funding models
Professional Growth – Expand your leadership, advisory, and nonprofit expertise with room to grow

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