Hiline · 1 week ago
Senior Associate - Non-Profits
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expHiline is a rapidly scaling, tech-forward outsourced financial operations company serving the SMB community. They are seeking a dedicated Senior Associate with experience supporting Non-Profit clients to manage financial operations and act as the primary account manager for a growing portfolio of mission-driven organizations.
AccountingBookkeeping and PayrollFinanceFinancial ServicesHuman ResourcesTax Consulting
Hiring Manager
Lindsey Tapping
Responsibilities
Own financial operations for Non-Profit clients, including month-end close, financial reporting, and recurring deliverables (e.g., 13-week cash flows, budgets, forecasts)
Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, delivering timely, high-quality work and building strong relationships with Executive Directors and Program Leads
Run recurring client meetings, providing updates and answering questions related to financial operations and deliverables
Handle day-to-day responsibilities autonomously, identifying risks, solving problems, and flagging escalations as needed
Conduct in-depth financial analysis and ensure reporting accuracy for complex 501(c)(3) accounts, including restricted funds and program-level budgeting
Participate in client onboarding and transitions by gathering information, cleaning up and assessing financials, and ensuring a smooth experience
Communicate directly with clients to share insights, address questions and resolve issues with clarity and professionalism
Lead and support client audits, ensuring timely preparation of schedules, clear communication with auditors, and accurate documentation throughout the process
Participate in sprint planning with your squad to prioritize and execute backlog items, ensuring clarity on sprint goals, task ownership and deadlines
Provide guidance and support to Associates, reviewing work, answering questions, and sharing best practices
Coordinate with offshore team members to ensure continuous close workflows are followed and maintained
Contribute to a continuous feedback loop within your team—raising blockers, surfacing client or system issues, and collaborating to solve problems and improve delivery
Collaborate cross-functionally with Tax, People Services, and Growth teams to support shared clients and internal initiatives
Foster a collaborative, feedback-driven culture rooted in Hiline’s values through mentorship and strong team communication
Identify recurring exceptions or inefficiencies, analyze root causes, and collaborate with your team to design and implement scalable process improvements or automations
Triage and complete assigned backlog items, including advisory deliverables and internal projects
Work in alignment with key company SLAs to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and responsiveness across client delivery
Leverage software, workflow tools, and AI-powered automation to streamline processes and improve accuracy
Partner with your Manager on client delivery, risk management, and account expansion opportunities
Participate in tooling pilots, process improvement initiatives, and special projects that evolve our delivery model
Surface feedback from clients early, propose actionable improvements, and help implement scalable solutions
Balance client needs with service scope-maintaining clarity, professionalism, and accountability in all communications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
3 - 5+ years of full-cycle accounting or finance experience, ideally supporting multiple Non-Profit clients or working within a mission-driven or grant-funded organization
Deep understanding of Non-Profit financial operations including fund accounting, restricted vs. unrestricted funds, and compliance/reporting requirements
Advanced skills in financial reporting, data interpretation, and workflow optimization
Comfort working with offshore teams and managing deliverables across time zones and cultures
Familiarity with AI tools and a proactive attitude toward adopting new technologies
Expertise with GL tools like QuickBooks Online (preferred) and other software tools
Demonstrated ability to identify root causes of problems and implement scalable solutions
Excellent organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail
Experience mentoring and guiding junior team members
A high degree of integrity, ownership, and a client-first mindset
Cultural alignment with Hiline's values—authentic, humble, brave, and driven
Preferred
Expertise with GL tools like QuickBooks Online (preferred) and other software tools
Company
Hiline
Tech-enabled accounting, tax, HR, and finance services, offering cloud-based solutions to simplify and streamline business operations.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Red Iron Group
2023-10-30Private Equity
Leadership Team
Jim Capparelli
COO | Co-Founder
Amanda Brower, CPA
Outsource CFO
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