Assistant Comptroller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC presents a full-time Assistant Comptroller role with a Chicago nonprofit. This onsite position focuses on strengthening financial operations, grant and program accounting, and accurate financial reporting to support community programs.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years nonprofit accounting and 3–5 years grant management, a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, and CPA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 2-4 years of nonprofit accounting experience and 3-5 years of government contract or grant management experience.
• Familiarity with payroll processing, employee benefit cost allocations and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• CPA qualification and QuickBooks experience are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor program budgets, grant proposals and departmental budgets in collaboration with program leaders.
• Produce grant expenditure reports, budget-to-actual analysis and funder documentation to meet reporting deadlines.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports for senior leadership, the Finance Committee and Board.
• Coordinate payroll activities, ensuring accurate processing of salaries, benefits and deductions.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and accurate expense allocations.
• Monitor cash balances and support cash flow management.
• Coordinate external audit requests and maintain compliance with financial policies and grant requirements.
• Supervise, mentor and develop staff accountants, promoting accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Assist with vendor contracts, maintenance agreements and leasehold improvement tracking.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Grant management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

CPA (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Assistant Comptroller

Nonprofit Organization | Chicago, IL | $85,000 per year

Are you an experienced accounting and finance professional looking for a role where your expertise can make a genuine difference? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, community-focused nonprofit organization supporting immigrant and refugee communities throughout Chicagoland.

The Assistant Comptroller will play a key role in strengthening financial operations, overseeing grant and program accounting, and supporting effective financial decision-making across a diverse range of community services. For an accounting professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with meaningful impact, this Assistant Comptroller opportunity offers the chance to contribute to an organization with a long-standing commitment to its community.

Why Consider This Assistant Comptroller Opportunity?

• Meaningful impact: Put your financial expertise to work supporting vital community programs, education, employment services and social initiatives.

• Broad financial responsibility: Develop your experience across nonprofit accounting, grant management, budgeting, payroll and financial reporting.

• Leadership exposure: Work closely with senior leadership and contribute to financial reporting for the Finance Committee and Board.

• People management: Supervise and develop junior accounting staff while helping improve financial processes and performance.

• Supportive culture: Join a high-energy, collaborative environment with an accessible and experienced leadership team.

• Work-life flexibility: Benefit from flexible scheduling arrangements, a relaxed dress code and health benefits.

• Professional development: Build your expertise within an established nonprofit organization offering opportunities for growth.

Key Responsibilities

As Assistant Comptroller, your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and monitor program budgets, grant proposals and departmental budgets in collaboration with program leaders.

• Produce grant expenditure reports, budget-to-actual analysis and funder documentation to meet reporting deadlines.

• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports for senior leadership, the Finance Committee and Board.

• Coordinate payroll activities, ensuring accurate processing of salaries, benefits and deductions.

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and accurate expense allocations.

• Monitor cash balances and support cash flow management.

• Coordinate external audit requests and maintain compliance with financial policies and grant requirements.

• Supervise, mentor and develop staff accountants, promoting accuracy and continuous improvement.

• Assist with vendor contracts, maintenance agreements and leasehold improvement tracking.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

• 2-4 years of nonprofit accounting experience and 3-5 years of government contract or grant management experience.

• Familiarity with payroll processing, employee benefit cost allocations and financial reporting.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

• CPA qualification and QuickBooks experience are advantageous.

Salary: $85,000 per year, plus health benefits and additional workplace perks.

Location: Chicago, IL. This is a fully onsite position, five days per week.

If you're ready to take the next step in your nonprofit finance career, the Assistant Comptroller role offers a compelling combination of professional responsibility, leadership exposure and the opportunity to make a lasting difference. Apply today to be considered.