RubinBrown LLP · 5 months ago
Manager, Assurance Services - Not-for-Profit
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expRubinBrown LLP is one of the nation’s leading accounting and professional consulting firms, seeking a Manager for Assurance Services focused on not-for-profit organizations. This role involves leading assurance engagements, providing insights, mentoring team members, and enhancing client relationships while ensuring compliance with professional standards and regulations.
AccountingConsulting
Responsibilities
Plan, manage, and oversee assurance engagements for not-for-profit clients ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with professional standards and not-for-profit regulations (e.g., IRS 990 requirements, GAAP for not-for-profits)
Advise clients on complex not-for-profit industry issues such as grant and contribution revenue recognition, net assets, endowments, and other related reporting matters
Assess clients’ internal controls over donation management, grant administration, program expenses, and IT systems, recommending improvements to reduce risk, ensure compliance, and strengthen governance
Examine workpapers, financial statements, and disclosures for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with U.S. GAAP, not-for-profit accounting standards, and RubinBrown’s quality expectations
Develop engagement budgets, monitor progress, and ensure teams meet productivity, compliance, and quality benchmarks
Serve as the primary point of contact for client leadership, delivering actionable insights that improve financial transparency, operational effectiveness, and long-term strategic planning
Train and coach team members in both technical audit skills and not-for-profit industry best practices, promoting professional growth and sector expertise
Identify opportunities for cross-service collaboration (e.g., ERP transformations, cybersecurity, UBIT consulting) and assist in expanding the firm’s client base and impact
Qualification
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
Active CPA license
Minimum 5 years of progressive public accounting experience, with significant work in the not-for-profit sector or other highly regulated industries
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and AICPA auditing standards, including not-for-profit accounting guidance (e.g., donor-restricted contributions and IRS 990 reporting)
Proficiency in not-for-profit accounting and reporting areas, including grant and contribution revenue recognition, endowment reporting, and program expense tracking
Knowledge of operational and financial processes within not-for-profit organizations, including donation management, grant administration, budgeting, and internal controls
Proven ability to manage engagement teams, mentor staff, and lead multiple concurrent projects
Demonstrated success in building strong client relationships, presenting findings in a collaborative manner to executives and boards, and providing actionable recommendations that enhance operational efficiency and compliance
Ability to identify process inefficiencies and recommend solutions that strengthen internal controls, reporting accuracy, and regulatory compliance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex accounting and regulatory issues in clear, business-focused terms
Skilled in audit software and Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with not-for-profit financial systems is a plus
Ability to recognize cross-service opportunities (e.g., ERP transformations, cybersecurity, UBIT consulting) and contribute to the strategic growth of the firm
Company
RubinBrown LLP
RubinBrown provides unmatched service to closely held and publicly traded companies in specialized market sectors as well as non-profit and public sector organizations.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Jones
Chief Financial Officer
Aaron Pollard
Partner & Vice Chair, Transportation and Dealership Services Group
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