Assistant Controller, Nonprofit Finance & Controls

Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Job summary

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks invites applications for an Assistant Controller at its Chicago headquarters. This role leads accounting operations for the Headquarters 501(c)(3) entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely close processes.

You will supervise staff and support modernization of procedures across multiple entities. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 7+ years of progressive nonprofit accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience including financial reporting, GL management, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Minimum 3 years of direct supervisory experience managing accounting staff.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial analysis and reconciliation.
• Professional nonprofit accounting experience, including 501(c)(3) financial reporting, fund accounting, and restricted contributions.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, financial statements, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations for the Headquarters 501(c)(3) entities; oversee GL, subledgers, journal entries, reconciliations, AP, AR, intercompany billings, and month-/year-end close.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, budget comparisons, management reports, and cash-flow analyses.
• Support annual budgets, forecasts, and timely financial reporting to entity leadership.
• Prepare and present accurate, timely financial reports and budget information for boards, committees, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Staff supervision

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks invites applications for an Assistant Controller at its Chicago headquarters. This role leads accounting operations for the Headquarters 501(c)(3) entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely close processes.

You will supervise staff and support modernization of procedures across multiple entities. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 7+ years of progressive nonprofit accounting