Institute for Therapy through the Arts · 7 hours ago
Controller
Wilmette, IL
Part-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$33/hr - $43/hr
5+ years expInstitute for Therapy through the Arts is seeking a Controller to join their leadership team. The Controller will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring financial reporting integrity, and compliance, while also managing the finance team and collaborating with the CEO on financial strategy.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Develops and maintains necessary accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reporting. Ensure that records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
Prepares and presents accurate, appropriate reports and materials for the CEO and Board of Directors, as requested
Coordinates, prepares and reviews monthly and annual reports as needed; analyzes ITA's financial data in electronic health record system and accounting system
Issues regular status and ad hoc reports to management. Works with other team members to understand revenue, cost drivers, and define appropriate reports for tracking
Oversee the annual financial audit and the development and implementation of accounting procedures carried out by ITA’s bookkeeper and the Office Manager
Partners with the CEO on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow and accounting
Monitor organizational performance against budget and provide forecasting and variance analysis
Leads the Finance operations and directs all aspects of accounting operations, overseeing transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll, and financial reporting; manages cash flow
Coordinates annual audits, tax schedules, IRS 990 returns and information
Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accountability
Responsible for reconciliation, fiscal compliance, and fiscal reporting
Maintain FDIC insurance coverage and liaise with external advisors, as needed
Tracks grant spending and prepare budgets as requested for program grant applications
Oversees responsible allocation of grant funds for designated programs and services and prepares reports as requested
Promotes regular and ongoing opportunities for all staff to give feedback on finance operations
Supervise finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing positive culture
Evaluate and enhance accounting software and systems to improve efficiency and reporting capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's degree and CPA strongly preferred
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a nonprofit setting
In-depth knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards (FASB) and fund accounting
Strong experience with financial reporting, budgeting, audit preparation, and compliance
Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and Excel
Authorized to work in the US
Preferred
Experience in internal auditing and maintaining healthcare electronic health record general ledger
Experience with federal grant compliance
Familiarity with donor database integration and nonprofit fundraising cycles
Benefits
Paid time off
Company
Institute for Therapy through the Arts
The Institute for Therapy through the Arts offers art therapy, music therapy, dance therapy, and drama therapy.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Megan Ross, PhD
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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