Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

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Controller

Chicago, IL

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Controller

Chief Administrative Officer

Administration

Full time, Exempt

40-hour workweek

Men’s Center, 402 N. St Louis Ave., Chicago, IL 60624

The Controller is responsible for the overall management of the fiscal operations of Breakthrough. This position works to ensure fiscal accountability and responsible stewardship of the organization’s resources throughout the organization.

• Supervising the Accounting Coordinator and Financial Analyst, ensures efficient and effective management of financial operations, including accounts payable, payroll and other accounting functions.
• Oversee annual budget process in conjunction with the CAO and Executive Leadership Team.
• Oversee relationship with outside accounting firm.
• Serve as Lead for Strategic Project to assess overall fiscal operations, including accounting forms and systems, identifying and implementing process improvement ideas in conjunction with the CAO.
• Ensure Uniform Guidance compliance on federally funded contracts.
• Review monthly program financial reports prepared by the Financial Analyst, investigating significant budget to actual variances and working with Chief Program Officers and Program Directors to answer any questions.
• Provide monthly financial reports for review by the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Review & document fiscal controls annually and as needed throughout the course of the fiscal year.
• Review and approve purchase orders and invoices for payment, periodically testing accounts payable for accuracy in coding expenses to appropriate line items.
• Review and approve expense reports related to use of corporate credit cards.
• Review bank reconciliations & monthly general journal entries prepared by outside accountants.
• Review and approve contracts for services provided by outside vendors.
• Manage overall spending based on current & projected cash flow.
• Assist as needed with preparation and review of monthly vouchers for government contracts and other funders. Ensure timely voucher submission through 3rd party systems or email as required by the funder.
• Prepare grant budgets and monthly or periodic grant specific expense reports as needed.
• Test employee expense reports to ensure integrity from start to finish of purchasing process.
• Review Salesforce revenue dashboards, periodically testing transactions for accuracy in coding to correct revenue accounts.

• Supervise and coach staff.
• Provide guidance and support to staff in client interaction and professional development.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Facilitate annual performance reviews and regular coaching sessions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and organizational policies.
• Stay up to date on best practices and trends in accounting.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Independently follows agency policy and procedures.
• Follows through with commitments including meeting established timelines.
• Identifies and resolves difficult issues.
• Projects a professional image to all internal and external customers ensuring proper grooming.
• Promotes wellness and customer care through all actions and behaviors.
• Works effectively with diverse staff, communities and population served.
• Maintains a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy during stressful situations.
• A passion for the mission of Breakthrough.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, human services or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience of successively responsible nonprofit, finance or operational experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage people, budgets, and operations and information.
• Experience supporting and working with victims and/or their family of…