Audit Manager - Not-for-Profit

About Grassi

After more than 40 years of business growth and industry change, Grassi has redefined what it means to be an advisor and accountant to today’s businesses and individuals. Nationally ranked as one of the largest and fastest-growing accounting firms in the nation, Grassi is a leading provider of advisory, tax, and accounting services across key sectors including construction, architecture and engineering, not-for-profit, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, financial services, real estate, and more. Several publications have ranked us among the top accounting firms to work for, highlighting our strength in work-life balance, culture, and wellness categories.

With over 550 employees and nine offices spanning the New York Metropolitan Area, Long Island, the Northeast, Florida, New England, and an international presence in Italy, we are strategically positioned to serve clients locally and globally. In 2023, Grassi became an employee-owned company by implementing an ESOP, establishing our independence and empowering our people to drive the firm’s future success. The ESOP ensures that equity partners and all Grassi U.S. employees have the exclusive opportunity to own the firm’s stock, making them integral to the company’s future.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Non-for-Profit Audit Manager to join our team in any of the following office locations: Jericho, NY; New York, NY; Ronkonkoma, NY; White Plains, NY; Park Ridge, NJ; Chelmsford, MA; Needham, MA; Palm Beach, FL. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing firm.

Our NFP Audit Managers are responsible for leading multiple NFP audit engagements from planning through final deliverables. This includes managing client relationships, overseeing fieldwork, reviewing audit workpapers and financial statements, and ensuring timely completion of engagements in accordance with applicable standards. Audit Managers play a key role in supervising, mentoring, and developing staff, while also identifying areas for process improvement and contributing to the firm’s technical and quality control initiatives within the nonprofit audit practice.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing multiple audit engagements for the not-for-profit industry from initial planning through final deliverables, including scoping, risk assessment, fieldwork supervision, and completion procedures, budgeting
• Managing client relationships by serving as the primary point of contact on engagements, responding to client inquiries, and addressing accounting and audit-related issues in a timely manner
• Managing, training, and mentoring associates and interns, reviewing their work for quality and accuracy, and providing timely feedback and development support
• Reviewing audit workpapers, financial statements, and reports to ensure compliance with professional and firm standards
• Participating in audit procedures, with a focus on complex or specialized accounting and audit issues
• Identifying and consulting with clients on the impact of new accounting pronouncements
• Demonstrating a critical assessment of the reliability of client information and the planned audit approach throughout the engagement
• Drafting complex financial statements and related footnote disclosures and effectively communicating them to clients
• Communicating with audit teams regarding engagement status and assisting in resolving client issues as they arise
• Evaluating internal controls and identifying areas of risk, inefficiency, or opportunity for improvement
• Performing detailed reviews of team workflows and monitoring task assignments to ensure timely completion
• Researching and resolving complex accounting, auditing, and reporting issues using authoritative guidance and firm resources
• Collaborating with partners and managers to develop audit strategies and improve engagement efficiency and client service
• Keeping Audit Partners informed of significant client issues, engagement risks, or developments on a timely basis
• Leading small to medium-sized engagements through final documentation and reporting with minimal changes upon review
• Assisting in staff performance evaluations and contributing to talent development initiatives
• Ensuring projects are completed within established timeframes and budgets while maintaining high quality standards
• Ensuring compliance with applicable professional standards and firm policies
• Meeting project deadlines and managing time efficiently across multiple engagements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Masters Degree in Accounting preferred
• Minimum of 5 years progressive audit experience in public accounting, with experience leading multiple audit engagements and staff
• Non-for-profit industry knowledge required
• CPA license required
• Must be a subject matter expert of non-for-profit contracts as well as the percentage-of-completion and completed contract methods of accounting
• Proven ability to supervise and lead staff while working collaboratively in a team environment
• The willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, initiative, client-relationship and leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Accounting software such as QuickBooks, CaseWare, ProSystem fx Engagement, CCH, etc.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and consistently demonstrates respect for others
• Ability to travel as needed
• U.S. work authorization required; we do not sponsor or transfer work visas

Why Grassi?

Our firm is consistently ranked by Vault.com and the Best Places to Work group for our commitment to compensation, paid time off, work-life balance, culture and more. Some of the ways we accomplish this include:

Flexibility: Our work-life balance initiatives include generous paid time off, flexible “Dress for Your Day” dress code, telecommuting options, flex-time policies, and summer hours, enhanced by our Floating Summer Friday’s program, which allows team members three extra Fridays off during the summer months in addition to their PTO.

Company Culture: Here at Grassi we are dedicated to creating an environment for our team members that is positive, productive, and aligns with our company’s high standards of inclusivity, diversity, and equity. We work closely with our DEI Council and Grassi Women’s Council to organize events throughout the year to bring the firm together for open dialogue and awareness of global diversity issues. Through our charitable initiative, Grassi Gives Back, we proudly support organizations such as Ronald McDonald House, Toys for Tots, Autism Speaks, Long Island Cares, and many of our nonprofit clients.

Benefits Package: Competitive base compensation with eligibility for a raise and bonus each June or December based on performance metrics and level. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, employer contribution to life insurance, 401(k) plan, ESOP, and client and employee referral bonus program.

ESOP Owned: The ESOP ensures that equity partners and all Grassi U.S. employees have the exclusive opportunity to own the firm’s stock, making them integral to the company’s future. Unlike many other ESOPs, Grassi’s is privately funded, with no outside investors or private equity firms involved in the plan.

CPA Incentive: Financial assistance toward the achievement of the CPA certification which includes the cost of the CPA study materials, CPA exam registration and sitting fees for all 4 parts (up to 2 x per part), plus the CPA application and licensing fees.  Paid study time during work hours, additional paid time off to take your scheduled exam and a bonus paid upon passing the CPA exam.

Learning and Development: We offer Continuing Professional Education (CPE) opportunities, including both technical and soft skills training. These opportunities are available through internal courses and external programs led by well-known industry instructors, all at no cost to our employees.

Wellness Resources: Discounted gym memberships and various wellness initiatives and programs such as the CALM app that helps our team members lower stress, decrease anxiety, improve focus, and get more restful sleep.

Compensation for this role is determined based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to your relevant experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. We strive to offer competitive, equitable pay, that reflects the value each team member brings to the organization. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes performance-based incentives, wellness and retirement programs, and opportunities for continuous professional development.

Salary ranges are provided to offer transparency and may vary depending on final candidate qualifications and local market conditions. Please find compensation information below for candidates residing in New York.

New York ranges are from $110,000 – $160,000