Company Description Blazing CPAs® is a certified public accounting firm that provides specialized audit, accounting, and advisory services to not-for-profit (NFP) organizations and other mission-driven entities. The firm focuses on high-quality, compliant financial reporting and tailored guidance that supports organizational transparency and accountability. Blazing CPAs® emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and practical solutions to help NFP clients meet regulatory requirements and strengthen stakeholder trust. Team members work in a professional, supportive environment that values integrity, continuous learning, and remote-friendly engagement with clients across various regions.
Role Description The External Auditor for NFP (Contractor) is a full-time, remote role responsible for conducting independent audits of not-for-profit organizations’ financial statements and internal controls. Day-to-day tasks include planning and executing audit engagements, performing risk assessments, testing transactions and account balances, and evaluating compliance with relevant accounting and regulatory standards (such as GAAP and applicable NFP regulations). The role involves preparing clear work papers, drafting audit reports, and presenting findings and recommendations to clients in a professional and accessible manner. The External Auditor will coordinate with client staff, manage engagement timelines, and ensure high-quality deliverables while maintaining confidentiality and objectivity. This contractor position requires effective self-management, reliable communication, and adherence to firm methodologies and professional standards in a remote work setting.
Qualifications
• Strong audit and accounting skills, including experience with external audits, financial statement analysis, and evaluation of internal controls for not-for-profit organizations.
• Knowledge of not-for-profit reporting requirements, GAAP, and relevant regulatory and compliance frameworks applicable to NFP entities.
• Proficiency in documentation and reporting, including preparing work papers, drafting audit findings, and communicating results clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact professionally with client leadership, finance teams, and colleagues in a remote environment.
• High level of organization and time management, including the ability to manage multiple engagements, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience using accounting and audit software tools; strong general computer literacy and comfort working in cloud-based systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or progress toward CPA certification is preferred.
• Prior experience auditing not-for-profit organizations or working in the NFP sector is strongly beneficial.
• Commitment to professional ethics, attention to detail, and continuous improvement in audit quality and client service.