Controller

Loaves & Fishes Community Services; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Full-time onsite in Naperville

Job summary

Loaves & Fishes Community Services seeks a Controller to guide financial operations from Naperville. The role supervises one staff accountant and supports meetings with occasional night or weekend hours.

The successful candidate will oversee month-end close, budgeting, cash management, and GAAP compliance across five entities, while partnering with departments on financial analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit sector.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, and nonprofit reporting standards; QuickBooks Online experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience supervising and developing staff.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while handling multiple items.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and fiscal year-end close financial reports for leadership, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors for five entities.
• Oversee annual budget, reforecast, and variance analysis.
• Manage cash flow to ensure available cash and optimize investments.
• Oversee operational and financial performance metrics processes.
• Manage banking operations including deposits, checks, and reconciliations.
• Ensure internal controls and GAAP compliance with grant requirements.
• Oversee fund accounting and reporting of restricted assets.
• Coordinate with Advancement for development/fundraising records reconciliation.
• Lead external audit coordination and 990 tax filing preparation.
• Supervise and mentor staff accountant.
• Collaborate with Operations, Programs, and Advancement on budgeting and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

GAAP

Fund accounting

Nonprofit reporting

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Staff supervision

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Company Description

Loaves & Fishes Community Services is a registered 501(c)(3) organization that provides healthy food and programs that support self-sufficiency to more than 10,000 people each week. As the largest food pantry in Illinois, it offers a variety of nutritious options, including fresh produce, milk, and eggs. Through Loaves & Fishes CARES, clients access services such as emergency assistance, public benefits support, car donations, tax preparation, job readiness, and financial education, as well as Moving Up, a 16-session program focused on overcoming barriers to stability. The organization serves DuPage, Will, Kane, and Kendall counties, with its Grocery Market and administrative offices located in Naperville and its Food Distribution Hub in Aurora. For more information, visit loaves-fishes.org.

Controller

(Full-time, Exempt)

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations needs of the organization.The position reports to the VP of Finance & Administration and currently manages one staff accountant.The position includes an occasional night or weekend as necessary to support meetings and events.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly and fiscal year-end close financial reports/statements for the leadership team, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors for five reporting entities
• Oversee completion of the annual budget, reforecast, and variance analysis
• Manage cash flow to ensure necessary available cash balances while maximizing investment capacity
• Oversee completion of operational and financial performance metrics process
• Manage banking operations to include deposits, checks, credit cards, and reconciliation process
• Manage internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP, grant requirements and any other required licensing/protocol
• Oversee fund accounting and ensure accurate classification and reporting of restricted, temporarily restricted, and unrestricted net assets
• Oversee the reconcilement of development/fundraising records with the general ledger in partnership with the Advancement team
• Lead audit coordination with external audit firm and preparation of 990 tax filing
• Manage, mentor, and develop the staff accountant
• Partner with the Operations, Programs, and Advancement departments on budgeting, grant compliance reporting, and ad hoc financial analysis as needed

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or relevant field
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, and nonprofit financial reporting standards;QuickBooks Online experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience directly supervising and developing staff
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple simultaneously
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an environment with a team approach and collaborative process

Compensation & Schedule:

• salary - $82,000
• a comprehensive benefits package is offered
• Full-time role working 5-days onsite in our Naperville office

Loaves & Fishes Community Services is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants protected by law are encouraged to apply.