
Controller
National MS Society
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $175,000 - $200,000 per year
About the role
- Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller is a strategic financial leader responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial operations, driving compliance, and partnering with executive leadership to advance organizational goals
- Serve as a key advisor to the CFO and senior leadership
- Act as the primary financial resource for the NBOD Audit and Finance Committees, preparing reports, presenting findings, and contributing to strategic discussions
- Design, implement, and monitor a comprehensive internal control framework to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with policies and regulations
- Lead continuous process improvement initiatives, leveraging technology and automation to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
- Mentor and coach the accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth
- Oversee annual external audits, ensuring timely and accurate completion
- Manage preparation and filing of IRS Form 990 and all state/local tax filings, ensuring full compliance
- Administer banking, investment, and payment platforms to ensure secure and efficient operations
- Ensure monthly and quarterly financial statements comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field ( REQUIRED )
- CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred
- 10+ years of progressive financial management experience in nonprofit or corporate financial leadership
- Expertise in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle Netsuite, Sage, etc.) and emerging financial technologies; proficiency with Workday preferred
- Demonstrated success in treasury management, process improvement and internal control frameworks
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to exercise initiative and make sound decisions in a complex, fast-paced environment
- Experience supporting board-level committees and working closely with executive leadership
- Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a dynamic environment
Benefits
- considerable Paid Time Off Plan
- Paid Holidays
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Society match
- Commuter Benefit Plan
- Comprehensive Health & Welfare benefits including: Medical Dental Vision Flex Spending Accounts Life Insurance Disability Coverage
- Spring Health Membership offering free therapy and professional coaching
- additional voluntary benefit offerings
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial managementinternal control frameworkstreasury managementprocess improvementfinancial reportingcomplianceaudit managementIRS Form 990financial analysisbudgeting
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadershipinitiativedecision-makingmentoringcollaborationaccountabilityprofessional growth
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in accountingBachelor's degree in financeCPA