Strategic Finance Controller — Budgets, Audits, & Compliance

AdvaCare Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AdvaCare Systems seeks a Controller to provide financial leadership and oversight across the organization. You will develop and monitor budgets, prepare monthly and annual financial statements, and ensure compliance with audits, payroll, and regulatory requirements.

You will present financial reports to the CFO, COO, CEO, and Executive Board, partner with HR on payroll policies, and oversee accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and year‑end close.

Qualifications

• Lead preparation of annual budgets, narrative financial plans, and monthly financial statements.
• Coordinate annual independent audits with certified public accountants in compliance with agency policy.
• Maintain accurate accounts receivable, aging schedules, and accounts payable ledgers; reconcile all subsidiary records and general ledger accounts monthly.
• Ensure accurate and timely bookkeeping, recordkeeping, and financial documentation.
• Oversee reconciliation of bad debts in accordance with AdvaCare’s policy.
• Present financial reports, analyses, and budget changes to the CFO, COO, CEO, and Executive Board.
• Partner with the Director of HR to ensure payroll policies and procedures comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage property, purchasing, and annual inventory processes in line with organizational policy.
• Support the organization’s mission and act as a trusted advisor on financial strategy and compliance.
• M&A accounting and systems/data migrations/implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgets, narratives, and monthly financial statements.
• Coordinate audits with CPAs.
• Reconcile AR/AP ledgers and maintain accurate general ledger.
• Provide timely financial analysis to leadership.
• Oversee payroll policy compliance with HR.
• Support year-end close, tax reporting, and M&A accounting.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Time management

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Financial systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

Excel

Sage

Paycom

HRIS systems

Job description

AdvaCare Systems seeks a Controller to provide financial leadership and oversight across the organization. You will develop and monitor budgets, prepare monthly and annual financial statements, and ensure compliance with audits, payroll, and regulatory requirements.

You will present financial reports to the CFO, COO, CEO, and Executive Board, partner with HR on payroll policies, and oversee accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and year‑end close.