Audit Manager - Nonprofit/Single Audit

GHJ is looking for an Audit Manager - Nonprofit/Single Audit

WHY we get up in the morning

At GHJ, we foster a flexible, entrepreneurial environment so our people achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our success is driven by retaining the best, diverse talent. We invest in our people and technology to deepen firm expertise and fuel sustainable growth. And we partner with our clients locally and globally to deliver innovative solutions.

WHAT we believe

GHJ works side by side with business leaders and nonprofit organizations to deliver responsive, high-impact advisory, tax and accounting solutions that drive real results. Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Buffalo, Denver, Orange County and San Jose and backed by our own dispersed workforce, GHJ meets clients where they are to help leaders achieve their strategic goals.

THRIVING On Our Own Terms

We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business. By living these values, GHJ measures success by the strength of our relationships, the quality of our impact and the integrity of our actions. The Firm’s independence allows us to make strategic choices to innovate, invest and evolve with purpose. Ultimately, GHJ values operational excellence, financial discipline and the courage to prioritize sustainability over size.

Summary of Role:

An A&A Nonprofit Manager is the liaison between the partner, the client, and the professional staff. Nonprofit Managers are responsible for managing multiple nonprofit/tax-exempt auditing and assurance projects and client engagements simultaneously, and scheduling, staffing, and coordinating engagement workflow. Managers develop and train staff, and make connections to develop new business for the firm.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading audit, review, and compilation engagements for nonprofit organizations, including single audits for governmentally funded entities.
• Managing engagements from planning through completion, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with professional standards.
• Serving as the primary day-to-day contact for clients and maintaining a strong understanding of their operations, funding sources, and compliance environment.
• Supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of seniors and staff to ensure quality and support professional development.
• Applying and maintaining technical expertise in nonprofit accounting and reporting, U.S. GAAS, Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance. Familiarity with California state regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to nonprofit organizations is a plus.
• Monitoring engagement economics, communicating with partners on key developments, and addressing issues proactively.

What we need from you:

• Commitment to ongoing professional growth, including participation in career development programs to strengthen managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities, with experience guiding and developing teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising effectively with clients.
• Self-motivation with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to being part of practice development efforts, including client relationship building, networking, and business development activities.

What skills & experience you’ll bring to us:

• Minimum of five (5) years of public accounting experience, with significant focus in the nonprofit industry, including Single Audits and other compliance engagements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field, and active CPA license.
• Demonstrated progression in technical expertise, engagement leadership, and client responsibility.
• Strong technical research skills with the ability to apply authoritative guidance and provide sound accounting and compliance advice.
• Commitment to continuing professional education and ongoing professional development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.