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Controller

Opportunity House, Inc
Sycamore, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/1/2025

Summary

Responsible for providing oversight of all financial and accounting activities for Opportunity House, Inc., OH Corporation, and OH Residences. The Controller will be an integral part of the management team. They will provide finance updates to management and the board of directors and will be a valued member of strategy sessions and new initiative discussions. This role will work with all department leads and have ownership of all revenue and expense management functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, which includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, residential and client funds, budgeting, and bank reconciliations.

Essential Functions

Accounting Duties

· Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including support and guidance for AP & AR specialists.

· Manage GL including creating journal entries, asset and liability reconciliations, run trial balance monthly.

· Manage and reconcile bank accounts and cash movement monthly.

· Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit.

· Oversee, design, and prepare monthly and annual financial reports.

FP & A Duties

· Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and Board reports. Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic planning and decision-making.

· Provide the Executive Director with requested revenue and expense information for budgeting.

· Prepare annual budget, manage budget information requests, completion of yearly budget workpapers, finalize and sign off on yearly budget workpapers.

Management Duties

· Ensure compliance with donor requirements (e.g. restricted funding).

· Develop and enforce policies and procedures for staff to use in budgeting and money management with clients, and to obtain government benefits to which clients are entitled.

· Report to board on all financial matters.

· Collaborate with management and department leads, focusing on strategy and new initiatives.

· Develop and maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with law, regulations, and funding requirements.

· Maintain strong relationships across departments, providing financial support as needed.

· Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Ability to keep client and OH business information confidential.

· Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and use independent judgement.

· Ability to evaluate and prioritize departmental goals.

· Excellent management and supervisory skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills.

· Proficient in accounting software.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works mostly in an office environment that is quiet to moderately loud, depending on the work area. Some local, county, or state travel may be required, including overnight stays. Employee is required to sit, use hands, stand, stoop, walk, talk, and listen while performing duties. General office equipment including personal computers, scanners, copiers, faxes, desk- and smartphones, and software programs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Requires normal range of hearing/vision.

Education and Experience

· Bachelor's degree in accounting required.

· MBA and accounting experience in the field preferred.

· Five years or more of related experience required.

· Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred.

AAP/EEO Statement

OH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

OH expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of OH’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

ADA Statement

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000

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