Senior Nonprofit Controller

Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Commuter benefits

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is seeking a Controller to lead the organization's day-to-day accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and coordinate audits. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will supervise a finance team, manage the general ledger, AP, AR, billing, and monthly closes, and strengthen internal controls.

You will partner with the Director of Finance to modernize systems, stabilize processes, and ensure accurate financial reporting to funders and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; CPA or grants credential preferred.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience in nonprofit or federal-funded settings.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, federal grant requirements, and internal controls.
• Experience leading accounting cleanup, system stabilization, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual close, reconciliations, balance‑sheet substantiation, and financial statement review.
• Coordinate Federal Single Audit, DCEO monitoring, and Form 990 filings.
• Oversee grant and fund accounting, donor‑restricted funds, and related reporting.
• Strengthen controls, processes, and staff development; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Technical accounting

Judgment & problem solving

Leadership

Organization & communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA / CNAP / CGMS preferred

7+ years nonprofit accounting leadership

Job description

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is seeking a Controller to lead the organization's day-to-day accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and coordinate audits. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will supervise a finance team, manage the general ledger, AP, AR, billing, and monthly closes, and strengthen internal controls.

You will partner with the Director of Finance to modernize systems, stabilize processes, and ensure accurate financial reporting to funders and regulators.