Nonprofit Controller — GAAP, Fund Accounting & Leadership

Bataviachamber; Naperville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Loaves & Fishes Community Services in Naperville seeks a Controller to oversee financial operations, report to the VP of Finance & Administration, and manage one staff accountant. The role requires ensuring GAAP compliance and managing budgeting, audits, and fundraising records.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package is offered. This is a full-time, onsite role based in Naperville, IL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years in accounting, nonprofit preferred.
• Strong GAAP, fund accounting, and nonprofit reporting knowledge; QuickBooks Online required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and multitask.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated team player with collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and fiscal year-end close financial reports/statements for leadership, Finance Committee, and Board for five entities.
• Oversee annual budget, reforecast, and variance analysis.
• Manage cash flow to maintain available balances and maximize investments.
• Oversee operational and financial performance metrics process.
• Manage banking operations: deposits, checks, credit cards, reconciliations.
• Oversee internal controls and GAAP compliance, grants, and licensing.
• Oversee fund accounting and reporting of restricted/unrestricted net assets.
• Reconcile development/fundraising records with GL with Advancement team.
• Lead audit coordination and 990 tax filing preparation.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the staff accountant.
• Partner with Operations, Programs, and Advancement on budgeting, grant reporting, and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Fund accounting

Nonprofit reporting

QuickBooks Online

Excel proficiency

Staff supervision

Time management

Verbal & written comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Loaves & Fishes Community Services in Naperville seeks a Controller to oversee financial operations, report to the VP of Finance & Administration, and manage one staff accountant. The role requires ensuring GAAP compliance and managing budgeting, audits, and fundraising records.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package is offered. This is a full-time, onsite role based in Naperville, IL.