Audit Manager - Nonprofit/Single Audit - Fractional / Independent Contractor

GHJ is looking for a Audit Manager - Nonprofit/Single Audit (Fractional / Independent Contractor)   WHY we get up in the morning At GHJ we help our people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, and create a better future.   WHAT we believe We believe that collaboration is the foundation for success. We work as a business advocate for our clients – providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for the future.   HOW we succeed 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, we are able to meet our strategic objectives of Remaining Fiercely Independent (financial success), Meeting client demands/needs (client success), Reinforcing and expanding cultural distinction (people success).   Summary of Role: A Fractional / Seasonal A&A Nonprofit Manager serves as a technical leader within the engagement team, partnering closely with the engagement partner and core team members during assigned audit cycles. This role is primarily focused on providing experienced oversight and technical execution on Single Audit and compliance engagements for governmentally funded nonprofit organizations. The Manager supports planning, compliance strategy, workflow coordination, and quality review within a defined seasonal or reduced-hour structure.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting nonprofit audit, Single Audit and other compliance engagements for governmentally funded nonprofit organizations during assigned engagement periods.
• Managing key phases of engagements from planning through completion within the defined seasonal or fractional schedule.
• Providing technical oversight on Uniform Guidance compliance, Government Auditing Standards, and related reporting requirements. Familiarity with California state regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to nonprofit organizations is a plus.
• Supervising and reviewing the work of seniors and staff, ensuring quality and adherence to professional standards.
• Serving as a technical resource to engagement teams and collaborating closely with partners on complex compliance matters.
• Monitoring assigned engagement budgets and timelines during peak periods and communicating key developments proactively.
• Contributing to staff development through coaching and on-the-job training within engagement teams.

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.
• Willingness to support practice development efforts as appropriate to the scope of the role.

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 nonprofit accounting and reporting, federal and state compliance, U.S. GAAS and Government Auditing Standards.
• 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.

Work Structure This role is designed to support peak Single Audit activity and may be structured as: -Seasonal (concentrated workload during peak audit season), -Fractional (reduced-hour schedule), or -A hybrid arrangement combining defined peak periods with limited ongoing engagement support.   Specific schedule and hour expectations will be established at offer based on availability and practice needs.   Seven decades, overriding focus: our people and our clients. GHJ was founded in 1953, making us one of the oldest independent firms in the Los Angeles area. Ranked as a top 20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Busi