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Aspire Chicago · 1 day ago

Controller

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $130K/yr

Aspire Chicago is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented financial leader to oversee the organization’s core accounting operations and drive process improvement in support of its mission to empower individuals with developmental disabilities. The Controller will manage day-to-day accounting functions, ensure accurate financial reporting, and lead the finance team while optimizing internal controls and financial processes.

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Growth Opportunities

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

GAAPNetSuiteNonprofit fund accountingGrant complianceFinancial reportingJournal entriesInternal controlsFinancial analysisCollaborative partnershipValues-drivenTeam leadershipCommunicationProblem-solving