Strategic Finance Controller – Nonprofit Health

Howard Brown Health; Halsted; On-site; DKK 1,092,000 - 1,256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness programs

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Shop discounts

Job summary

Howard Brown Health, Chicago, seeks a Controller to direct all financial and accounting activities across the organization and affiliated agencies. You will provide financial leadership, ensure internal controls, and oversee audits, budgets, and compliance with grants and regulatory standards.

The role requires a strong background in nonprofit finance, team leadership, and experience managing diverse funding sources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Seven years of professional accounting experience; five in a leadership role.
• Experience in FQHC and/or nonprofit sectors preferred.
• Experience administering a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning skills.
• Proficient in Excel; Sparkrock knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directs all accounting functions including GL, month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and reporting.
• Establishes accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Analyzes financial results and communicates variances to leadership.
• Ensures timely financial reporting to the Board, Finance Committee, and management.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and grants.

Skills

Financial leadership

Team leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Presentation skills

Non-profit experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Sparkrock

Job description

Howard Brown Health, Chicago, seeks a Controller to direct all financial and accounting activities across the organization and affiliated agencies. You will provide financial leadership, ensure internal controls, and oversee audits, budgets, and compliance with grants and regulatory standards.

The role requires a strong background in nonprofit finance, team leadership, and experience managing diverse funding sources.