Chicago Shakespeare Theater · 1 day ago
Controller
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$81K/yr - $83K/yr
3+ years expChicago Shakespeare Theater is seeking a Controller to partner with the Director of Finance. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, budget preparation, audit compliance, and ensuring adherence to accounting principles and financial controls.
Performing Arts
Responsibilities
Provide general accounting services for the organization and oversee daily business operations
Ensure compliance with finance control procedures
Perform month-end bank and investment reconciliations
Maintain the detailed pledge receivable schedule and ensure all pledges are recorded at the proper time and amount under GAAP
Prepare/update detailed pledge workbooks and net assets released from restrictions
Prepare a documented review of all journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules prepared by finance department staff
Direct or perform month-end and year-end closings for general ledger, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies
Assist the Director of Finance in the preparation and analysis of monthly comprehensive and departmental financial statements
Perform analytical procedures at month-end
Working with senior management and individual departments, and in alignment with strategic initiatives, prepare the annual budget worksheets and schedules
Enter the final budget into general ledger in detail by cost center and by month
Assist Director of Finance with quarterly organizational re-forecasting
Prepare and maintain worksheets and schedules for the annual audit and Form 990 tax return, as outlined by an independent accounting firm
Assist with the preparation of the annual financial statements and footnotes for audit, state and federal filings
Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval
Monitor short-term cash needs and approve wire transfers to cover weekly disbursements
Review weekly payroll submission prepared by the Assistant Controller. Provide back-up assistance for weekly payroll preparation when needed
Review all payroll tax filings
Ensure compliance with financial control procedures
Prepare quarterly and annual debt compliance reports; keep Director of Finance apprised of any potential for noncompliance
In partnership with the Development team and Assistant Controller, prepare corporate, foundation and government grant proposals and reports, and other outside requests for financial information
Ensure compliance with all purpose and time restricted contributions, including temporarily restricted endowment accounts
Complete the annual Theatre Communications Group fiscal survey, annual Cultural Data Project/Data Arts fiscal survey
Working with outside brokers, secure and monitor insurance products, including employee health and welfare benefits, general and property liability, and board and employee practices
Responsible for financial oversight and integrity of the records and transactions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll processing
Implement appropriate internal controls over accounting processes in order to safeguard the assets of the Theater, ensure adherence to all fiscal policies set forth by state and federal law and the by-laws of the Theater, and additional requirements of the finance and audit committees
Maintain company relationships with banks, accountants, investment consultant, and other third-party service providers
Manage lease agreements and contracts. Assist the Director of Finance with renewals
Prepare regular financial reports in various formats for the Executive Director, the finance and audit committees, and the board of directors, including balance sheet (statement of financial position), income statements and cash flow projections
Ensure that compliance reports are prepared in a timely manner and in accordance with standard accounting procedures for regulatory agencies, grant makers, donors, etc
Provide support for audit and finance committees
Assist the Director of Finance with negotiation and oversight of financing for special projects
Maintain and update annual and monthly finance department calendar
In coordination with the organization as a whole, support, implement, maintain, and report on work that upholds inclusion, diversity, equity and access
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate or master's degree in accounting
Knowledge of non-profit accounting required
Minimum of 3 years in a similar position
Strong technical skills and experience with a Windows-based computer environment, including QuickBooks
Excellent Excel skills
Must demonstrate ability to problem solve and to handle varied projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
Strong organizational and project management skills
A team player who can work well with others in a variety of situations
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred
CPA preferred
Experience processing or approving payroll a plus
Experience with organizational budgeting and forecasting required
Benefits
Employee health and welfare benefits
Company
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
A Regional Tony Award recipient, Chicago Shakespeare Theater produces a year-round season—plays, musicals, world premieres, family productions, and theatrical presentations from around the globe—alongside nationally recognized education programming, each year serving tens of thousands of students, teachers, and lifelong learners.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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