Controller

Loaves & Fishes Community Services; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Loaves & Fishes Community Services, a Naperville-based nonprofit, seeks a Controller to oversee financial operations for five entities. You will lead monthly close, budgeting, cash flow, and internal controls, reporting to the VP of Finance & Administration and managing one staff accountant.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting, 5+ years of nonprofit accounting, and strong GAAP knowledge. Proficient Excel and QuickBooks Online are required; strong communication and leadership skills

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and fiscal year-end close financial reports/statements for leadership, 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

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership / staff supervision

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or relevant field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

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:

Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience, salary - $82,000; and a comprehensive benefits package is offered

Schedule – 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.