- Their organization's ability to deliver services is suffering because so much time and energy is consumed by meeting reporting deadlines and keeping up with the demand of grant compliance, audits, and ever-changing funding requirements.
- They feel stuck and unsure of where to start because limited resources make it difficult to stay on top of everything. It is impossible to get ahead.
Who I Am
My name is Masa, and I am a licensed CPA with extensive experience in nonprofit management. Before building my career around supporting nonprofits, I began my journey in finance at Lehman Brothers during the 2008 financial crisis. Being there during such a major financial collapse taught me an important lesson early on: whether large or small, every organization faces the same core challenges—cash flow, operational risks, and the need for strong, people-centered management. Now, with over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, I have seen firsthand how organizations struggle with limited resources and expertise to navigate complexities of nonprofit operations—all while facing the pressure to do more with less. This ongoing reality inspired me to seek a better way. Today, I offer practical and effective support to help organizations like yours strengthen operations, manage risk, and achieve sustainable success—so you can stay focused on making the greatest impact.
Financial Services
Accurate and effective financial management is the backbone of any nonprofit's success. I offer comprehensive services designed to ensure compliance, transparency, and strategic alignment with your mission. From day-to-day bookkeeping to grant compliance, I help you build and maintain a strong financial foundation. Bookkeeping: Monthly reconciliation, transaction categorization, and accounts payable/receivable management. Financial Reporting: Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, board presentations, and Form 990 assistance. Grant Management: Budget development, program monitoring, and multi-year tracking. Audit and Compliance: Supporting audit readiness, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing internal controls for accountability and fraud prevention.
Operational Services
I work with you to create efficient workflows, implement technology solutions, and develop clear policies tailored to your organization’s needs to maximize your nonprofit's impact. Process Improvement: Analyzing and optimizing workflows to save time and resources. Technology Solutions: Implementing and optimizing software for accounting and operations. Policy and Manual Development: Establishing operational frameworks for governance and compliance.
Capacity Building
I help you empower your team and strengthen your organization by providing tools, training, and support to build and maintain capacity and competence you need. Staff Training: Equipping teams with knowledge of financial tools and processes. Interim Management: Bridging leadership & staffing gaps with hands-on support. Tailored Solutions: Addressing unique challenges with custom strategies.
Masa has been a game changer for our organization. His financial expertise, technological skills and extensive nonprofit experience make him an invaluable team member. He helped us improve all aspects of our financial management and is easy to work with. I highly recommend him for nonprofits of any size.
Masa is a strategic thinker who blends financial expertise with creative problem-solving. At Avalon, he elevated our nonprofit’s financial systems while ensuring decisions aligned with our mission. His expertise and knack for simplifying complex matters make him an asset to any mission-driven team.