Maneva Group ยท 14 hours ago
Aspire - Controller
Hillside, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yrManeva Group is an executive search firm dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with organizations making a meaningful impact. Aspire is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented financial leader to oversee its core accounting operations and drive process improvement in support of its mission to empower individuals with developmental disabilities.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead daily accounting functions (general ledger, AP/AR, payroll), ensure accurate reconciliation of all transactions, and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation in compliance with GAAP
Manage the month-end close process and coordinate annual audit preparation and execution in collaboration with external auditors
Lead the implementation and adoption of additional NetSuite modules and guide the transition to fully integrated ERP workflows that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and data integrity
Support development, implementation, and monitoring of the annual budget, and partner with department leaders to provide financial performance insights and variance analysis
Assist with multi-year financial planning and scenario modeling to inform organizational decisions and long-term direction
Maintain and strengthen internal control systems, ensuring compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, grant requirements, and relevant regulations
Support preparation of compliance-related filings, including Form 990 and state registrations
Oversee grant compliance, reporting, and revenue recognition across multiple funding sources, ensuring accurate financial tracking and appropriate oversight of grant administration
Lead audit preparation activities, including coordination with external auditors, while ensuring all financial records comply with audit standards and best practices
Supervise and develop finance team members, fostering accountability and continuous improvement; provide financial training and tools to non-finance colleagues
Serve as a liaison to external partners such as auditors, banks, and insurance brokers
Partner with the CFO to advance financial strategy and lead process and system improvements, including evaluating opportunities to enhance reporting and data integration
Provide financial analysis and insights to senior leadership and contribute to preparation of materials for Finance Committee meetings as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Hands-on, detail-oriented financial leader
Strong technical accounting and operational expertise
Proficiency with NetSuite
Ability to partner across departments
Experience managing day-to-day accounting functions
Experience with month-end closing and financial reporting
Experience with GAAP compliance
Experience with budgeting and forecasting
Experience maintaining and strengthening internal control systems
Experience with grant compliance and reporting
Experience supervising and developing finance team members
Strong collaborative partnership and communication skills
Adaptive and solutions-oriented leadership
Values-driven and team-focused
Commitment to Aspire's mission and well-being of individuals with disabilities
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability coverage
A retirement plan with employer contributions
Paid time off and holidays
Other employee support programs that foster balance and well-being
Company
Maneva Group
Are you searching for the CEO, Executive Director, or other leader that is going to scale your organization's impact to the next level? Maneva Group is the premier national executive search firm for the social impact and nonprofit sector.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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