- 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 You’ll Work With
My name is Masa, and I am a licensed CPA with extensive experience in nonprofit management. Before building my career supporting nonprofits, I began in finance at Lehman Brothers during the 2008 financial crisis. Living through that collapse taught me something critical: the challenges that nearly brought down Wall Street—cash flow, risk, and leadership—are the same ones nonprofits and small businesses face every day, but with far fewer resources. That reality inspired me to seek a better solution. Today, with over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, I offer practical and effective support to help organizations like yours strengthen operations, manage risk, and achieve sustainable success—so you can focus on your why, grow your impact, and lead with confidence.
Financial Services
Stay audit-ready, board-ready, and grant-ready with right-sized finance support Accurate and effective financial management is the backbone of any nonprofit's success. We offer comprehensive services designed to ensure compliance, transparency, and strategic alignment with your mission. From day-to-day bookkeeping to grant compliance, We 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
Free up staff time by fixing workflows and implementing the right tools We 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
Train your team and bridge gaps so good processes stick We 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.