The Position: Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Consultant (Independent Contractor)

The Foraker Group is expanding its team of  Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Consultants. Consultants are critical members of Foraker Financial Shared Services (FSS) Team, helping nonprofits achieve their financial goals and maintain transparency and accountability in their financial activities. The Consultant is a professional specializing in accounting and financial management providing expert guidance and support to nonprofit organizations seeking to optimize their financial operations, enhance financial sustainability, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.  This consultant works on a project basis, offering tailored solutions and strategic support to an array of nonprofits and tribes across Alaska.  This position requires excellent communication skills and exceptional follow-through in managing high-volume, high-quality work.  The consultant is responsible for ensuring that the accounting and financial reporting needs of Partner nonprofits are met in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with Foraker’s purpose, values, and goals.

Foraker’s Financial Shared Services

Foraker provides consolidated back-of-house services for nonprofits to maximize resources, ensure accountability, and clear the way to focus on mission results. Foraker’s financial shared service allows organizations to execute their financial and accounting functions with the support of professionals who understand the specific needs of nonprofits.  In this shared environment, Partners are able to stay in their decision-making role while Foraker supports access to technical expertise and accurate financial information at an affordable cost.

Additional expectations:  As an independent contractor it is expected that candidates will have a current business license, relevant insurance, and necessary tools, resources, and training to perform the duties outlined.

Compensation: The Consultant is an independent contractor and remunerated on an hourly basis based on hours authorized for each specific engagement. Compensation ranges from $50-$85/hr based on type of work being done.  The Consultant, Finance Director, and CFO will agree on desired results, activities to achieve the results, and set a budgeted number of hours to achieve the results, if applicable.

Application

To read the full position profile and application instructions, please visit:  https://www.forakergroup.org/site/index.cfm/cboard-view/11004 If you have questions, please contact Raju Shankar at financesearch@forakergroup.org. Communications will be treated confidentially and will be accepted until October 31, 2025. Review of credentials will begin immediately.

The Foraker Group is especially interested in consultants whose background and experience have prepared them to grow our commitment to engagement and inclusion with culturally diverse groups.