Controller

National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) in Chicago seeks an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll and internal controls, reporting directly to the VP for Finance/CFO.

Hybrid schedule features two remote days (Monday & Friday) and three onsite days (Tuesday–Thursday). The role includes month-end close, audits, budgeting, cash flow planning, and collaboration with the Finance Committee and Investment Advisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of accounting experience.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills (Sage & Paylocity).
• Knowledge of nonprofit tax and filing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, billing, receivables, payables and payroll with accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and industry best practices.
• Oversee accounting and finance staff; provide leadership to the team.
• Manage month-end close and prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end statements and analyses.
• Coordinate with external auditors for year-end audits and tax returns.
• Interface with Investment Advisor and report to Finance Committee.
• Assist VP of Finance/CFO in annual budgeting and cash flow planning.
• Other duties as requested by senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

MSA preferred

CPA

Tools

Excel

Sage

Paylocity

Job description

The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) is seeking an experienced Controller. This role has oversight of all accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll and internal controls. The Controller will manage accounting activities in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and will report directly to the Vice President for Finance/CFO.

Hybrid Work Schedule:

Two days remote (Monday & Friday) and three days onsite work (Tuesday through Thursday).

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and accuracy of the general ledger, balance sheet account reconciliations, billing, credit and collections, accounts receivable, cash disbursements, accounts payable and payroll.
• Ensure compliance of industry best practices for accounting policies.
• Oversee division staff to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function; supervise and lead accounting and finance staff.
• Month-end close process and related journal entries along with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements, presentations and analysis.
• Manage and act as liaison with external auditors for year-end audits (financial and retirement plan) and tax returns preparation.
• Responsible for day-to-day interactions with Investment Advisor as well as coordinating quarterly reporting to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Assist VP of Finance/CFO in annual budgeting process - analysis of financial results, develop strategic recommendations.
• Assist with cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed.
• Other duties as requested by the supervisor or senior leadership staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; Masters in Accounting (MSA) preferred
• CPA required
• 10+ years or progressive work experience in accounting,
• 5+ years of management experience
• Strong technical skills with an emphasis on Excel and accounting software systems (Sage & Paylocity preferred)
• Federal and State non-profit tax and filing requirements
• Math, communications, computer and analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills