Accounting Manager

Outreach Community Ministries Inc.; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $90,000–$115,000 annually

Paid vacation and holidays

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Outreach Community Ministries Inc. in Illinois seeks an Accounting Manager to lead the daily accounting operations, oversee the monthly and annual close, and strengthen internal controls under the CFO.

This full‑time role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to drive financial stewardship and process improvement within a faith‑driven nonprofit.

Qualifications

• Lead the daily accounting operations for Outreach Community Ministries and affiliates.
• Oversee monthly and annual close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain GL integrity, review journals, reconciliations, fixed assets, accruals.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal accounting controls.
• Prepare monthly statements, reports, and analyses for decision‑making.
• Support CFO with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Coordinate annual external audits and liaise with auditors.
• Ensure nonprofit regulatory compliance and restricted fund accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking, and cash management.
• Develop and mentor accounting staff to a high‑performing Finance team.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve processes and internal controls.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic initiatives.
• Manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Nonprofit accounting software

Job description

Description

Outreach is a Christian community service organization providing counseling, case management, youth development, older adult services, employment services, and community development. For over 50 years, Outreach has changed the lives of thousands of individuals, children, youth, and families throughout DuPage County. We are seeking to hire a diverse staff of highly competent professionals who are passionate about pursuing Outreach's mission to restore hope and provide opportunities for people to become all God intends them to be.

Outreach is hiring a full-time Accounting Manager to provide leadership for the daily accounting operations of Outreach Community Ministries and its affiliated entities. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Accounting Manager will oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, audit preparation, and the supervision of the Finance team. This position is ideal for a collaborative accounting leader who is committed to operational excellence, financial stewardship, and continuous improvement.

Benefits & Compensation

• $90,000–$115,000 annually, based on education, experience, and qualifications.
• Paid vacation, agency holidays, sick days, Illinois Paid Leave, and wellness days.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount.
• A mission-driven environment that fosters professional growth and development.

Requirements

• Lead the daily accounting operations for Outreach Community Ministries and affiliated entities.
• Oversee the monthly and annual financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and review journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, accruals, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), organizational policies, and internal accounting controls.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses to support organizational decision-making.
• Assist the CFO with budgeting, financial forecasting, cash flow management, and strategic financial initiatives.
• Coordinate the annual external audit, prepare audit schedules, and serve as the primary liaison with auditors under the direction of the CFO.
• Oversee compliance with nonprofit financial regulations, tax filings, grant reporting, and restricted fund accounting.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performing Finance team.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll accounting, banking activities, and cash management processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA designation or active CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience required; public accounting experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with financial reporting, budgeting, audits, internal controls, payroll accounting, and GAAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting software preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both finance and non-finance leaders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Outreach Community Ministries.

Outreach complies with all applicable state and federal laws pertaining to nondiscrimination in employment, including nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and disability. As a religious organization, Outreach reserves the right to make employment decisions based on its religious identity, as permitted by state and federal law.