Finance & Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are

The Academy Group (AG) is a unique social enterprise that leverages earned revenue from financial investments to create world-class opportunities for young people from the nation’s most resilient communities. The Academy Group demonstrates the promise of a new model for identifying, developing, and sustaining a diverse national pipeline of future leaders, employers, and change agents. We were founded based on a unique model. One that creates pathways for young people from resilient communities, if they demonstrate relentless pertinacity, to build wealth and become socially just change agents, ideally through careers and leadership positions in our portfolio companies. No other organization in the world is built to do this.

The Role

The Finance Compliance Specialist plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of AG’s financial systems. This position manages accounts payable and receivable, vendor and contract documentation, and supports reconciliations, audits, and systems integration across AG’s nonprofit and investment-related entities. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in both the day-to-day execution of accounting operations and the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

Primary Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Manage vendor setup, invoice processing, and payment workflows using Bill.com, Ramp, and Sage Intacct.
• Review coding and approvals to ensure alignment with AG’s chart of accounts, policies, and budget structure.
• Track and reconcile accounts receivable across multiple funding sources and entities.
• Maintain complete and compliant vendor documentation (W-9s, ACH forms, contracts, insurance certificates).

Contract & Documentation Management

Month-End Close & Reconciliation Support

Compliance & Audit Support

Systems & Operational Optimization

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Minimum Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Location

This position will be based in Chicago. The position is a hybrid role.

Compensation

The Academy Group offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, and 401 (k) coverage. The position pay range is $75,000 - $85,000.00.

To Apply

Please send your resume to careers@theacademy.group.