Controller
Chicago Metro Area, Illinois
Category: Finance and Accounting
Reference ID: 10079664
Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/syoqwB
Job Title: Controller
Industry: Non-Profit
Location (city, state): Chicago, IL
Assignment Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Pay: Competitive, based on experience $130,000-$175,000 no bonus
Work Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite: Tuesday–Thursday; 2 days remote: Monday & Friday)
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
About The Company:
A well-established non-profit organization located in Chicago, dedicated to professional assessment and credentialing standards. The organization offers a collaborative culture with a focus on operational excellence, integrity, and long-term professional development.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Controller to direct all core accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll, and internal control frameworks. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance/CFO, this position supervises accounting personnel, ensures policy compliance, and leads financial statement preparation, audits, and budgetary planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain precision across the general ledger, account reconciliations, billing, collections, AP/AR, cash management, and payroll processes.
- Establish and uphold accounting policies aligned with non-profit standards and best practices.
- Manage financial and accounting staff, overseeing daily system activities and team workflows.
- Lead month-end and year-end close routines, journal entries, and multi-period financial statement preparation.
- Coordinate external audits for annual financial reviews, retirement plans, and non-profit tax filings.
- Support board-level financial reporting in coordination with investment advisors and the Finance Committee.
- Partner with the CFO on annual budget design, operational cash forecasting, and financial analysis.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or Master’s degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- 5+ years of direct supervisory or management experience.
- Knowledge of federal and state non-profit filing and tax compliance requirements.
- Strong systems background with proficiency in Excel and ERP platforms (Sage and Paylocity experience preferred).
- Communication, math, and analytical skills.
Additional Details:
- Full-time, regular exempt position.
- Direct reporting line to the VP of Finance/CFO.
Perks:
- Balanced hybrid work schedule with predictable work-from-home days.
- Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
- Stable non-profit environment with high visibility to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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