Senior Accountant/Controller
ROME GROUP, Chicago, IL, United States
Senior Accountant / Controller
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant / Controller is a key financial leadership role within the Administrative Services Organization (ASO), responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting support, internal controls, and compliance for a group of affiliated not‑for‑profit organizations.
This role ensures accurate and timely financial information, strengthens financial processes, supports executive leadership with strategic insight, and helps maintain strong stewardship of funding sources. The position will work closely with the CFO/Executive Leadership, HR/Payroll, and operational leaders across multiple organizations.
Reports to:
Executive Leadership/CFO
Key Responsibilities
Oversee monthly close process for multiple organizations, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
May supervise daily work/tasks of accounting staff including AP/AR, and payroll support.
Provide training and support to ensure accounting staff are knowledgeable about accounting policies and procedures.
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Maintain general ledger integrity and chart of accounts structure.
Review journal entries, accruals, allocations, and reconciliations.
Analyze financial trends, variances, and operational performance.
Prepare management dashboards and KPI reporting.
Assist leadership in interpreting financial results and making informed decisions.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Assist and coordinate annual budget development across multiple entities.
Prepare forecasts, projections, and scenario planning models.
Monitor budgets and communicate variances to department leaders.
Support rate modeling, program profitability, and service line analysis.
Not-for-Profit & Grant Accounting
Manage grant accounting and reporting, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
Track restricted funds, grants, contracts, and designated funding sources.
Prepare grant financial reports and reimbursement requests.
Assist with Uniform Guidance / federal grant compliance when applicable.
Monitor cost allocations across entities and programs.
Complete Annual Cost Reports.
Internal Controls & Compliance
Strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local government reporting requirements and tax filings.
Ensure segregation of duties and risk mitigation practices.
Coordinate annual audits, benefit plan audits, and tax filings.
Support preparation of Form 990 schedules and external CPA requests.
Maintain compliance with lender, insurance, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Cash Flow & Treasury
Monitor daily cash balances and liquidity across entities.
Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts.
Manage intercompany transactions and due to/from balances.
Assist with banking relationships and treasury management tools.
Systems & Process Improvement
Serve as lead finance user for Sage Intacct and related systems.
Improve workflows through automation and technology.
Develop standardized reporting packages across organizations.
Assist with integrations involving payroll, HRIS, and operational systems.
Leadership & Collaboration
Partner with Executive Directors and operational leaders.
Work with managers on financial accountability and budget ownership.
Mentor accounting staff and build bench strength.
Promote a customer-service mindset within the ASO model.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
3‑5 years progressive accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
Experience supervising accounting functions.
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Preferred
CPA preferred.
Experience in not‑for‑profit accounting.
Experience with Medicaid, grant funding, or healthcare/human services reimbursement.
Experience with multi‑entity accounting environments.
Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems.
Key Competencies
High integrity and confidentiality
Attention to detail
Strategic thinking
Process improvement mindset
Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
Leadership presence
Strong customer service orientation
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Position Summary
The Senior Accountant / Controller is a key financial leadership role within the Administrative Services Organization (ASO), responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting support, internal controls, and compliance for a group of affiliated not‑for‑profit organizations.
This role ensures accurate and timely financial information, strengthens financial processes, supports executive leadership with strategic insight, and helps maintain strong stewardship of funding sources. The position will work closely with the CFO/Executive Leadership, HR/Payroll, and operational leaders across multiple organizations.
Reports to:
Executive Leadership/CFO
Key Responsibilities
Oversee monthly close process for multiple organizations, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
May supervise daily work/tasks of accounting staff including AP/AR, and payroll support.
Provide training and support to ensure accounting staff are knowledgeable about accounting policies and procedures.
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Maintain general ledger integrity and chart of accounts structure.
Review journal entries, accruals, allocations, and reconciliations.
Analyze financial trends, variances, and operational performance.
Prepare management dashboards and KPI reporting.
Assist leadership in interpreting financial results and making informed decisions.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Assist and coordinate annual budget development across multiple entities.
Prepare forecasts, projections, and scenario planning models.
Monitor budgets and communicate variances to department leaders.
Support rate modeling, program profitability, and service line analysis.
Not-for-Profit & Grant Accounting
Manage grant accounting and reporting, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
Track restricted funds, grants, contracts, and designated funding sources.
Prepare grant financial reports and reimbursement requests.
Assist with Uniform Guidance / federal grant compliance when applicable.
Monitor cost allocations across entities and programs.
Complete Annual Cost Reports.
Internal Controls & Compliance
Strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local government reporting requirements and tax filings.
Ensure segregation of duties and risk mitigation practices.
Coordinate annual audits, benefit plan audits, and tax filings.
Support preparation of Form 990 schedules and external CPA requests.
Maintain compliance with lender, insurance, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Cash Flow & Treasury
Monitor daily cash balances and liquidity across entities.
Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts.
Manage intercompany transactions and due to/from balances.
Assist with banking relationships and treasury management tools.
Systems & Process Improvement
Serve as lead finance user for Sage Intacct and related systems.
Improve workflows through automation and technology.
Develop standardized reporting packages across organizations.
Assist with integrations involving payroll, HRIS, and operational systems.
Leadership & Collaboration
Partner with Executive Directors and operational leaders.
Work with managers on financial accountability and budget ownership.
Mentor accounting staff and build bench strength.
Promote a customer-service mindset within the ASO model.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
3‑5 years progressive accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
Experience supervising accounting functions.
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Preferred
CPA preferred.
Experience in not‑for‑profit accounting.
Experience with Medicaid, grant funding, or healthcare/human services reimbursement.
Experience with multi‑entity accounting environments.
Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems.
Key Competencies
High integrity and confidentiality
Attention to detail
Strategic thinking
Process improvement mindset
Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
Leadership presence
Strong customer service orientation
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