Senior Nonprofit Controller - Hybrid, CPA, 10+ yrs

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

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.