Audit Manager / Partner - Nonprofit Specialist

Audit Manager / Partner - Nonprofit Specialist

Join a top-ranked boutique CPA firm specializing in nonprofit organizations located in San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, CA. This position offers a dynamic work environment with hybrid flexibility, ensuring a healthy work/life balance. Candidates will have immense opportunities for career growth, potentially fast-tracking to a partnership role due to a soon-to-retire partner. This role demands exceptional audit skills, strong client relationship management, and a driven personality ready to engage deeply with nonprofit entities.

Salary: Dependent on experience per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct audits according to auditing standards specifically tailored for nonprofit organizations.
• Establish robust relationships with clients, acting as the primary point of contact and delivering stellar client services.
• Identify operational and financial risks or issues and suggest improvements to ensure client satisfaction.
• Effectively communicate progress and outcomes of audit processes to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Ensure completion of audit projects aligning with engagement timelines, firm objectives, and client expectations.
• Occasional travel to client sites to facilitate audits and strengthen client partnerships.
• Engage in and contribute to training sessions and firm-wide activities to uphold the firm’s standards of excellence.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• A profound passion for serving nonprofit organizations expressed through previous roles or engagements.
• Demonstrated loyalty and an eagerness to embrace continuous learning within the accounting and nonprofit sectors.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in audit, preferably within a public accounting environment.
• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field is required.
• Active CPA license or significant progress toward obtaining CPA certification.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication aptitude.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Rigorous attention to detail with a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Adaptability to evolving work settings and client requirements.
• Drive to elevate into a partner role resonating with dedication and strategic leadership qualities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous leadership role or experience in managing an audit team.
• Extensive background in nonprofit financial reporting and compliance.
• Advanced certifications relevant to nonprofit financial management and auditing.
• Strong proficiency in utilizing accounting and auditing software tailored to the nonprofit sector.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to nurture client relationships and collaborate with team members.
• High-level analytical and problem-solving skills critical in audit strategizing and execution.
• Effective project management skills crucial for meeting deadlines and adhering to clients’ specifications.
• Ability to innovate and implement process improvements enhancing operational efficiency.
• Proficient in modern accounting software and tools, with a keen adaptability to new technologies.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package inclusive of bonuses.
• Hybrid working arrangement promoting work/life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the firm including potential for immediate partnership.
• Inclusive and supportive firm culture endorsing continuous learning and collaboration.