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How to Apply for Senior Manager, Nonprofit Consulting - Aprio - Lever

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🏢 About Aprio

Aprio is a premier CPA-led business advisory firm that specializes in serving nonprofit organizations, offering a unique blend of accounting expertise and strategic consulting. Their remote-first approach allows for flexible collaboration while maintaining deep client relationships, making them an attractive choice for professionals seeking meaningful impact in the nonprofit sector.

About This Role

This Senior Manager role involves leading consulting engagements for nonprofit clients, providing GAAP-compliant accounting guidance and strategic financial advice to help organizations achieve their missions. You'll be responsible for managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and developing tailored solutions that address complex nonprofit accounting challenges.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve virtual client meetings to discuss financial strategy, reviewing nonprofit financial statements for GAAP compliance, mentoring junior consultants on complex accounting issues, and developing customized solutions for clients' unique challenges. You'll balance deep technical work with strategic advisory sessions, all while collaborating remotely with both clients and internal teams.

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🎯 Who Aprio Is Looking For

  • Has 10+ years of hands-on accounting experience with extensive GAAP expertise specifically for nonprofit organizations
  • Possesses a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and likely holds a CPA certification or equivalent qualification
  • Demonstrates experience managing client relationships and leading consulting engagements in the nonprofit sector
  • Shows ability to translate complex accounting principles into actionable strategic advice for nonprofit leaders

📝 Tips for Applying to Aprio

1

Quantify your nonprofit accounting experience - specify the number of nonprofit clients served, size of organizations worked with, and specific GAAP implementations you've led

2

Highlight any experience with Aprio's specific service areas or industries they serve (check their website for current focus areas)

3

Emphasize remote collaboration skills and experience managing distributed teams or clients in virtual environments

4

Include specific examples of how you've helped nonprofits navigate regulatory changes or improve financial sustainability

5

Demonstrate understanding of both the technical accounting requirements AND the mission-driven nature of nonprofit work

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with nonprofit GAAP and how it has helped organizations achieve their missions', 'Examples of successful consulting engagements where you provided strategic financial advice to nonprofit leaders', 'Your approach to building and maintaining client relationships in a remote consulting environment', "How your experience aligns with Aprio's stated values and service philosophy for nonprofit clients"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Aprio's specific nonprofit service offerings and recent thought leadership publications
  • → The firm's client portfolio - what types/sizes of nonprofits they typically serve
  • → Their remote work culture and collaboration tools/methodologies
  • → Recent regulatory changes affecting nonprofit accounting that Aprio has addressed in their content

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a complex nonprofit accounting challenge you resolved and the GAAP principles applied
2 How do you balance technical accounting requirements with the practical realities of nonprofit resource constraints?
3 Describe your experience managing multiple nonprofit client engagements simultaneously in a remote setting
4 What strategies do you use to mentor junior staff on nonprofit-specific accounting issues?
5 How do you stay current with evolving nonprofit accounting standards and regulations?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic accounting experience that doesn't specifically highlight nonprofit GAAP expertise
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of the unique challenges nonprofits face beyond basic accounting
  • Not showing how you can deliver value in a remote consulting environment with minimal supervision

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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