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Sage Intacct Consultant – Nonprofit Specialist

job description

Salary:

Competitive, commensurate with experience

Location:

United States (Remote/Hybrid options available)

Position Summary:

As a Sage Intacct Consultant specialising in nonprofit clients, you’ll play a pivotal role in implementing, optimising, and enhancing financial systems on the Sage Intacct platform. Acting as a strategic advisor, you’ll help nonprofit organisations streamline processes, strengthen internal controls, and leverage Intacct’s full functionality to improve financial visibility and operational efficiency.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end Sage Intacct implementations for nonprofit organisations, including discovery, requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, training, and go-live support
Configure core modules (General Ledger, AP, AR, Cash Management, Purchasing, Grant Tracking) to align with nonprofit workflows
Build dimensional structures, approval workflows, dashboards, and custom reporting for nonprofit needs
Develop budgets, forecast models, and reporting structures for grant management and fund accounting
Analyse existing processes and recommend best practices for nonprofit financial management and internal controls
Provide strategic guidance on process improvements, accounting policies, and automation opportunities
Build financial reports and dashboards to give nonprofit leadership greater visibility into program spend, grant performance, and operational KPIs
Support clients in preparing month-end and year-end processes, ensuring accurate reconciliation, reporting, and audit readiness
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, providing ongoing support and excellent customer service
Troubleshoot issues related to modules, workflows, integrations, and reporting
Deliver tailored training sessions and prepare user documentation
Manage project plans, coordinate with internal teams, and ensure timely delivery of milestones
Participate in internal process improvements and assist in pre-sales activities as needed

Required Skills & Abilities:

Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles, including fund accounting and grant management
Demonstrated experience with accounting systems—Sage Intacct experience highly preferred
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and process mapping skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain complex concepts to finance and non-finance audiences
High proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality results
Comfortable in a fast-paced, consulting-oriented environment

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
CPA, MBA, or Sage Intacct certifications preferred
3–5+ years of experience in nonprofit accounting, consulting, or financial systems implementation

What’s On Offer:

The chance to work with a mission-driven client base
Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing training
Flexible work arrangements
Supportive team culture and access to industry-leading tools