Accounting Manager / Controller

Controller / Accounting Manager

A well-established, mission-driven nonprofit organization in the affordable housing space is seeking a Controller / Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations during a period of continued growth. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the work while also managing and developing a small accounting team.

The organization has a long track record of stability, a strong community mission, and a growing portfolio of properties across Chicago’s suburbs. The outgoing Controller is departing imminently, and senior leadership (with an accounting background) is providing coverage during the transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting for a multi-entity nonprofit organization
• Manage consolidations across multiple legal entities
• Lead fund and grant accounting, including compliance and reporting
• Supervise and mentor a small team of accounting staff
• Maintain accurate financial records and internal controls
• Prepare financial statements and support leadership with financial insights
• Remain highly involved in day-to-day accounting activities (hands-on role)

Required Experience & Skills

• Sage 50 experience is required
• Proven background working with multiple entities and consolidations
• Strong experience with fund and/or grant accounting
• Prior people management experience
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable “being in the weeds”
• Demonstrated career stability (no excessive job hopping without clear rationale)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $100,000 – $115,000
• Blue Cross / Blue Shield medical coverage
• Life insurance
• Long-tenured staff and a stable organizational culture
• Clear growth runway as the organization continues to expand

Why This Role?

• Meaningful mission focused on affordable housing and community impact
• Organization is actively growing, creating long-term opportunity
• Some flexibility for appointments as needed
• Stable nonprofit with decades of history
• Collaborative leadership team with direct access to executive leadership
• Leadership values practical accounting expertise and autonomy