Senior Manager, Nonprofit and Grantmaker Advisory

Job Summary JOB DESCRIPTION BDO’s Core Purpose is Helping People Thrive Every Day. Our Core Values reflect how we manage our work, our relationships and ourselves. As an employee of the firm, you will live true to our Core Values of people first, being exceptional every day in every way, embracing change, feeling empowered through knowledge, and choosing accountability. Our Core Values are the standards by which we conduct ourselves day in and day out, both internally and externally.BDO is a growth-oriented management consulting practice dedicated to building the capacity of the nonprofit sector. We partner with our nonprofit and philanthropic clients to help them attain operational excellence, ensure financial sustainability and effectively achieve their desired impact. Our collaborative approach includes client input and involvement at each stage of an engagement.As a Senior Manager in BDO’s Industry Specialty practice, you will provide professional services that are sensitive to the needs and values of both nonprofit organizations and funders that support them. You will also have opportunities to develop and refine the services we currently offer. In addition to working with funders as clients, you will work directly with on-the-ground nonprofits to help them build their finance and infrastructure capacity. We recognize how important our work with nonprofits is in ensuring our services for funders are informed by current grantee realities.Job DutiesResponsibilities vary based on engagements and client needs and require an independent and multi-talented professional with deep experience in philanthropic finance and operations, change management experience and a consulting mindset.Duties May Include Any Of The FollowingService DeliveryLeads complex client projects in accordance with the BDO approach to service delivery Primarily participates in and leads funder engagements such as:Analyzing current processes, systems, and procedures and making recommendations to ensure best practices while keeping abreast of changing regulatory environmentsCo-developing critical infrastructure systems and processes including grants management, accounting, investments and operationsTraining and coaching staff on finance and infrastructureLeads and participates in similar nonprofit engagementsEnsures quality of project deliverablesEvaluates performance on client engagementsBusiness and Relationship DevelopmentDevelops and maintains current and new client relationships, including relationships with foundations, collaborative partner organizations, and direct service providersDeepens partnerships with philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs) and other intermediaries Co-develops tools and collateral materials for business development purposes Facilitates and contributes to internal processes to support Grantmaker Advisory’s business development effortsPractice and Product Development Actively engages with team to refine the Grantmaker Advisory service development strategy Identifies opportunities, advocates for new services, and leads their developmentPursues ways to make engagements more efficient and impactfulMaintains ongoing knowledge of key developments and acts as subject matter expert in areas over which interested and experiencedMonitors key performance indicatorsTeam DevelopmentLeads efforts to support skill building of colleagues to provide effective infrastructure support to grantmaking organizationsMaintains ongoing knowledge of key developments within the philanthropic sector and act as subject matter expertDirectly supervises colleagues on projects Participates in recruiting and onboarding activitiesOther duties as assignedSupervisory ResponsibilitiesN/AQualifications, Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesEducation Bachelor's degree, required Master’s Degree in Philanthropy, Nonprofit, Business, or Public Administration, preferredExperienceEight or more years of progressive experience performing or overseeing finance, operations, and grants management at a grantmaking organization or professional services firm with grantmaking clients, required Proven success leading change management initiatives, requiredExperience with accounting systems and nonprofit accounting principles, requiredTrack record of effective facilitation and/or training, preferredExperience with 501(c)(4) grantmaking or operations, preferredExperience at nonprofit organizations, preferred SoftwareProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Power Point, requiredOther Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesEffective project management skills (on time and on budget delivery)Possess strong verbal and written communication skills – and effectively lead cross collaboration effortsDemonstrated creative, critical and strategic thinking in past positionsAbility to travelIndividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.National Range: $130,000 - $175,000Maryland Range: $130,000 - $175,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $130,000 - $175,000About UsJoin us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.We Are Committed To Delivering Exceptional Experiences To Middle Market Leaders By Sharing Insight-driven Perspectives, Helping Companies Take Business As Usual To Better Than Usual. With Industry Knowledge And Experience, a Breadth And Depth Of Resources, And Unwavering Commitment To Quality, We Pride Ourselves OnWelcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clientsEmpowering team members to explore their full potentialOur talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunitiesCelebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirsFocus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communitiesBDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more! Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vetsClick here to find out more!All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status."BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"