Financial Operations Manager

3 weeks ago


Rockford, Illinois, United States Prairie State Legal Services Full time
Job Title: Controller

Prairie State Legal Services is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controller to join our team. As a key member of our Finance Department, the Controller will be responsible for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities of the organization.

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the organization's accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and integrity of all financial activities.
  • Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and that the organization remains in full compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
  • Work closely with the Finance Director in preparation for and responsiveness to queries and document requests from the organization's Independent Public Accountants relating to audits of the consolidated financial statements, single audit report for federal awards, 403(b) plan audit, and Form 990 preparation and submission.
  • Analyze balance sheet and expense accounts and oversee the preparation and entry of recurring and adjusting journal entries.
  • Serve as a leader in the Finance Department and maintain working knowledge and collaboration with the finance team for all aspects of organizational financial operations.
  • Prepare timely financial statements, both for the organization as a whole and for individual projects as assigned.
  • Manage key accounting functions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable, the general ledger, bank reconciliation process, grant cost allocations, and the payroll and other interfaces to the financial system.
  • Ensure prompt and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Assist in the development and the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
  • In partnership with the Finance Director, develop budgets and forecasts for the organization.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education in a related field and professional experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership and excellent collaboration with team members within and between departments.
  • Familiarity with database software and proven track record of creating and modifying software to produce results.
  • Excellent analytical skills and sound understanding of accounting principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of organization and time management and to meet deadlines consistently.
  • Strong computer competency, including solid working knowledge of Access and the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
  • Prior experience working in a non-profit organization is preferred, as is prior system experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge software.
  • Strong oral/written communication.
  • Some travel is necessary; valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation is required.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary range of $70,000 to $98,078 annually.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 403b retirement plan, training and education programs, PTO, paid sick leave, 6 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment, and 12 paid holidays.

Prairie State Legal Services is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, pay, and promote qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity, expression or presentation, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.



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