Controller; Remote IL​/IA or Moline, IL

At The Project, you will do work that matters for people who are too often overlooked. We are celebrating 40 years of providing affirming healthcare and supportive services to people living with HIV, those most at risk, and the broader LGBTQ+ community, and we welcome everyone who walks through our doors.

The Project is excited to announce that we are seeking a Controller to lead the daily operations of our Finance team. Reporting to the CEO and partnering with our Fractional CFO, the Controller is the hands‑on leader who keeps our financial house in order, ensuring that every dollar supporting our mission is accurately tracked, well managed, and put to work for our community.

You will lead a team of two, serve as our go‑to expert on accounting systems and processes, and translate financial data into information our program and clinical leaders can actually use. Work from anywhere in Illinois or Iowa, or join us in our Moline office, whichever works best for you.

• Leading all day‑to‑day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and month‑end and year‑end close
• Owning grant fiscal compliance across our federal and state funding portfolio, including Ryan White and IDPH awards, and partnering with program directors to keep spending on track
• Managing cash flow planning and monitoring so the organization stays financially healthy and ready for what’s next
• Integrating 340B pharmacy revenue from Two Rivers Pharmacy into our financial statements in partnership with our pharmacy management company
• Preparing clear, timely financial statements and reports for the CEO, program directors, and the board, and serving as our primary contact for the annual audit, Single Audit, and IRS Form 990
• Strengthening and documenting our accounting processes, internal controls, and financial systems, with an eye toward reducing manual work and improving how we operate
• Managing vendor relationships and reviewing contracts to ensure financial terms align with budgets and funding requirements
• Supervising, mentoring, and developing two finance staff, the AP Coordinator and the Grants Accountant

This position offers flexibility to work remotely or from the TPQC office in Moline, Illinois for candidates residing in Illinois or Iowa. Periodic in‑person attendance for meetings, collaboration, trainings, and organizational needs will be expected. Some occasional evening or weekend work may be required. This is a supervisory position.

The employee may be required to lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. The role will require the employee to speak and hear on a regular basis. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for those who need assistance with the above essential functions.

Compensation starts at $108,235 per year. The final salary offered is determined by years of professional and/or lived experience beyond the minimum requirement, with an additional 2.5% for those proficient in a second language relevant to the role.

Our compensation structure is experience‑centric and not contingent on education. As part of our commitment to pay equity, salaries are non‑negotiable and include an annual cost‑of‑living increase. We have historically prioritized broad, equitable adjustments over performance‑based increases, with the understanding that our approach may evolve.

• Comprehensive
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  BCBS Health Insurance, Vision, and Dental
• 401k: Employees can start contributing after six months. Once they start contributing, TPQC will match 5% and the funds are immediately vested.
• Generous time off package
  , including:
• PTO: 3 weeks a year (accrual based system) with higher accrual rates at 3 and 6 years of tenure.
• Sick Time: 80 hours every year (employees who start later than January have a prorated amount).
• Summer Fridays: We close at noon every Friday between Memorial and Labor day!
• End of Year Break: 1.5 weeks off (paid) at the end of the year.
• Holidays: 12 total paid holidays.
• Wellness Benefit: Receive $300 at the start of each fiscal year for wellness expenses.
• Education…