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LHH US • Chicago, IL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Director / Controller, Finance & AP Modernization | $100M Nonprofit

Hybrid (Chicago) - Onsite Tuesdays & Wednesdays

An internationally respected nonprofit is embarking on a focused finance modernization initiative, and the incoming Director will play a central role. Partnering closely with a sharp, systems-minded CFO, this leader will elevate AP operations, steer ERP evaluation and implementation, and deliver faster, clearer reporting that empowers executives and Board members.

With a $100M+ annual budget and a mission dedicated to advancing public protection and professional excellence in healthcare, the organization offers meaningful work backed by long-term stability and strong institutional support.

This is an established, five-decade-old association with a deeply committed, tenured finance team; dependable, membership-driven revenue; and a collaborative culture grounded in purpose. The River North office setting-complete with corner-office skyline views-creates a calm, modern, focused environment.

Why Join This Team

  • The team is professionalizing core finance functions-this is a rare chance to shape the future as a key leader.
  • Stable, well-tenured, highly knowledgeable finance team seeking a strong Excel power user to elevate reporting and modeling capabilities.
  • Enjoy a beautiful, full-floor headquarters high above the river, with engaged leadership committed to meaningful mission impact.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Controls

  • Lead month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting policies
  • Ensure audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and strong documentation standards
  • Optimize the general ledger and chart of accounts structure
  • High-Volume AP Modernization

  • Centralize and modernize AP workflows to improve accuracy, timeliness, and throughput
  • Systems, Process Improvement & Data Integrity

  • Co-lead ERP evaluation, selection, and full implementation lifecycle
  • Drive optimization across ERP, payment, and budgeting systems-including automation
  • Build and enhance Excel tools, models, and reporting templates for daily workflow and critical reporting
  • Reporting, Budgeting & Analysis

  • Prepare executive-level financial reports, forecasts, variance analyses, and Board-quality materials
  • Partner with the CFO on budgeting cadence, treasury management, and cash flow forecasting
  • Support costing initiatives, financial modeling, and ad hoc strategic analysis
  • Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Manage and mentor a knowledgeable Sr. Accounting Manager; support a long-tenured team
  • Foster a culture of accountability, service, and continuous improvement
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support organizational initiatives and improve financial performance
  • Key Prerequisites

  • CPA required (MBA considered with exceptional credentials)
  • 10+ years progressive accounting / finance with deep controllership experience
  • 5+ years people leadership
  • Experience modernizing AP and strengthening internal controls
  • Hands-on ERP implementation or major systems upgrade leadership (multi-system exposure a plus)
  • Strong GL ownership, reconciliation discipline, and structural optimization
  • Advanced Excel (modeling, worksheet improvement, template design)
  • Proven record of process modernization, automation, and data integrity improvement
  • Clear, balanced communicator capable of guiding long-tenured teams through change
  • Collaborative, pragmatic leader aligned with a mission-driven environment
  • Able to produce polished reporting for senior leadership and Board
  • Proficient in all aspects of nonprofit accounting, including GAAP and 501(c)(3) regulations
  • Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary : $126K-$155K
  • Eligible for annual performance-based merit increases
  • 403(b) with 8% employer contribution
  • 20+ days PTO + 11 holidays + parental leave
  • Professional development stipend
  • Full medical / dental / vision + paid life & disability
  • Predictable hybrid schedule
  • Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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