Strategic Nonprofit 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

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