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Controller

Intrinsic Schools • Chicago, IL, US
3 days ago
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  • Full-time
Job description

Controller

The Controller is responsible for both the oversight and execution of the organization's accounting operations. This hybrid role owns the month-end close, financial integrity, and compliance while also performing hands-on accounting work as needed. The Controller ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely completion of all accounting deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process.
  • Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules based on materiality and complexity.
  • Review and post journal entries, accruals, and allocations as needed.
  • Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial statements and grant-related financial reporting.
  • Manage the monthly budget reporting and variance analysis process, ensuring accurate, timely, and meaningful reporting to budget owners and leadership.

Compliance & Controls

  • Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Interpret and apply grant, restricted fund, and regulatory requirements.
  • Review and approve exceptions to purchasing and AP policies.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations.
  • AP & Purchasing Oversight

  • Provide oversight of AP, purchasing, and PO processes.
  • Review AP aging and address systemic issues.
  • Support resolution of escalated vendor issues.
  • Ensure AP activity is properly recorded and cut off at month-end.
  • Review and file annual 1099 tax forms, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IRS regulations.
  • Audit & External Coordination

  • Lead audit preparation and serve as primary auditor contact.
  • Review audit schedules, adjustments, and findings.
  • Ensure accuracy of grant expenditure tracking and reporting.
  • Leadership & Improvement

  • Supervise and mentor the Accounting Manager.
  • Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements.
  • Partner with the Director of Finance on financial analysis and risk management.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
  • 68 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Strong close, audit, and AP process experience.
  • Comfortable operating in a hands-on, high-volume environment.
  • Strong judgment and problem-solving skills.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

    Intrinsic Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Intrinsic Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Intrinsic Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

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