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Robert Half is looking for a Controller to lead the accounting and financial oversight of a nonprofit organization based in Naperville, Illinois. This role will guide day-to-day finance operations, support strategic decision-making through timely reporting and analysis, and work closely with senior leadership across multiple reporting entities. The position also includes direct supervision of an accounting team member and may occasionally require evening or weekend availability to support organizational meetings or events.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the monthly close process and year-end reporting cycle, producing accurate financial statements and analysis for leadership, the finance committee, and the board across five entities.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process, periodic forecast updates, and variance reviews to help leadership monitor financial performance and plan effectively.
• Monitor liquidity and cash positioning, balancing operational needs with opportunities to optimize invested funds.
• Oversee banking activity, including deposits, disbursements, card transactions, and reconciliations, to maintain accurate and well-controlled cash management.
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls while ensuring adherence to organizational policies, grant conditions, and applicable regulatory or licensing requirements.
• Lead nonprofit fund accounting activities, ensuring net assets are properly categorized and reported in accordance with reporting standards.
• Partner with fundraising and advancement teams to reconcile donor and development records with the general ledger and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Manage external audit preparation and serve as the primary liaison for auditors, including coordination of required schedules and tax filing support.
• Supervise, coach, and develop the staff accountant while promoting accuracy, accountability, and focused growth.
• Collaborate with operations, program, and advancement leaders on grant reporting, departmental budgets, and special financial analyses as needed.