Controller

Work at TASC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Floating Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

403b Retirement Plan

Job summary

TASC Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities is seeking a full-time Controller in Chicago to lead accounting operations and ensure GAAP compliance. You will manage close cycles, controls, and financial reporting for a nonprofit organization, interfacing with leadership and auditors.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting leadership, CPA or progress toward CPA, and experience with nonprofit and grant accounting. Eligible benefits and a competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting.
• CPA license preferred or progress toward CPA.
• 5+ years progressively responsible accounting experience including leadership roles.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, internal controls, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close.
• Maintain general ledger and chart of accounts; review journal entries.
• Oversee accounts payable, payroll, cash receipts and reconciliations.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and Single Audit.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for Board and leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Leadership

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license (preferred)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

About TASC

At TASC Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities our mission is to empower people and strengthen communities with impactful services Since 1976 we have been guided by the belief that every individual holds the potential for positive change We advocate support and most importantly empower people to break barriers find recovery and reshape their destinies Through Specialized Case Management we create a world where recovery justice and empathy lead to thriving communities Our foundation is anchored at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal legal system Today TASC also operates at the forefront of transformative solutions We are a social impact organization that embodies a future where health safety and justice is synonymous with hope We are TASC

Role Summary

We are currently seeking a full time Controller with a starting salary of 115000125000 annually

Essential Job Functions

The Controller is responsible for the organizations day to day accounting operations and serves as its technical accounting leader The Controller ensures the timely and accurate monthly quarterly and annual financial close; oversees the general ledger; maintains strong internal controls; supervises accounting staff; coordinates external audits; and ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP grant requirements and nonprofit financial reporting standards The Controller is accountable for the integrity of the organizations financial records and the timely completion of all financial closes Directs and oversees accounting and audit activities Lead and manage the monthly financial close process Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts Review and approve journal entries Oversee accounts payable payroll accounting and cash receipts Ensure timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules Develop manage and enforce the monthly close calendar and departmental deadlines to ensure timely financial reporting Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls Review and approve account reconciliations and supporting schedules Directs and oversees financial reporting activities Prepare and review monthly quarterly and annual financial statements Prepare financial reports for the Board of Directors and executive leadership Prepare grant and governmental financial reports Prepare financial analyses budget to actual variance reports and other management reports Directs and oversees accounting policies and internal controls Ensure compliance with established accounting policies and procedures Oversee bank reconciliations and cash management controls Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy Coordinate the annual financial statement audit and Single Audit Support preparation of the IRS Form 990 Ensure compliance with federal state grant and regulatory requirements Serve as the primary accounting liaison for external auditors

Ideal Candidate Profile

Bachelors degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university is required; Masters degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred Certified Public Accountant CPA license required or active progress toward obtaining a CPA may be considered for an exceptional candidate Minimum of five 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience including experience in a Controller Assistant Controller Accounting Manager or comparable leadership role Demonstrated experience managing the monthly quarterly and annual financial close process for a complex organization Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP internal controls and financial reporting Experience with nonprofit accounting federal and state grant accounting cost reimbursement contracts and Single Audit requirements strongly preferred Experience coordinating annual financial statement audits and working directly with external auditors Experience supervising and developing accounting staff while establishing accountability for deadlines and work quality Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements balance sheet reconciliations cash flow and supporting schedules Experience with accounting ERP systems Microsoft Dynamics GP or comparable ERP preferred and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Excellent analytical organizational and problem solving skills with exceptional attention to detail Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities meet critical deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast paced environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships and communicate financial information effectively to financial and non financial audiences

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time and Floating Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403b Retirement Plan

EEO Statement

TASC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace We welcome applicants regardless of race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran or military status or any other protected category under federal or state law