Contract Project Manager Nonprofit Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Why Windham Brannon:
Windham Brannon is a recognized leader in providing assurance, tax and advisory services to clients both nationally and globally. We believe that best-in-class client service starts by creating exceptional outcomes for our people - by offering more to our team, we can offer even more to our clients. Our award-winning culture has been consistently recognized for helping our people achieve success and fulfillment in their work and personal lives. We are dedicated to providing all of our employees a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that allows our professionals to live a balanced lifestyle between their work responsibilities and personal commitments.
Offering more for your career...
Windham Brannon understands that a successful career requires continuously learning and gaining knowledge in your profession. That's why we prioritize the following for our people.
• Dedicated learning and development budget for each employee
• Coaches who are dedicated to your career growth and development, helping you thrive in the workplace
• Referral, performance, and business development bonus opportunities
Offering more for your life...
Our competitive benefits package is designed to positively impact your life outside of work.
• Hybrid and flexible work environment
• Employer-paid dependent care, life insurance, disability, accident and critical illness, and pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• PTO, paid holidays, and summer hours
Offering more for your community...
Windham Brannon believes that we succeed as a firm when those in our community can succeed, too. Our WB Foundation regularly contributes to charities supported by our employees and friends of the month, and we provide regular volunteer support to several not-for-profit organizations throughout the year.
Our Tax practice is growing, and we are looking to add a manager to the team...
What you will be doing...
• Interact closely with clients to provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise.
• Review form 990-EZ, 990, and 990-PF for private foundations, public charities, and other nonprofits approximately 50 percent of the time. As the practice grows this percentage will increase.
• Review of corporate, partnership, trust and/or individual tax returns the remaining time. This work would decrease as the nonprofit work increases.
• Manage and implement multiple and often complex projects simultaneously, which include client communication, review of detailed calculations, analysis, data gathering, and coordination of Windham Brannon and client resources.
• Conduct research and analysis for tax implications of federal and state Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) issues related to nonprofit specific activities.
• Manage the preparation of Tax-Exempt Status Reinstatements including working with the client to gather or recreate the necessary information, and review of Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
• Collaborate with members of client's other outside advisors in providing holistic and comprehensive planning services to the client.
• Review and conduct research & analysis of a wide range of tax issues.
• Motivate and mentor junior staff members by providing them with leadership, counseling, and professional guidance.
• Be a resource for the firm regarding nonprofit financial best practices.
• Helping to educate staff working on nonprofits of the tax laws and regulations including annual training of newly hired staff on nonprofit tax preparation.
• Develop new business relationships with potential clients and outside advisors to grow Windham Brannon's clientele base and work to foster on-going efforts to obtain additional opportunities for the Firm.
What you bring...
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive public accounting experience; including 3+ years serving in a Tax Manager or equivalent leadership role
• Active CPA or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent ("EA") license
• 8+ years of experience preparing and reviewing private foundations, public charities, and other nonprofits
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships, multiple engagements, and engagement teams
• Proven ability to mentor, develop, and review the work of tax professionals
• A strong sense of ownership for delivering responsive client service
• Excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills
• Technology-forward mindset with an interest in process improvement, automation, and the use of AI tools to enhance nonprofit tax compliance, training, and knowledge sharing.