CONTROLLER

ENVISION UNLIMITED provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements

Summary :

For over 70 years, Envision Unlimited (Envision) has served people with disabilities across all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Today, our wide array of home and community-based programs benefit over 2,000 individuals across the state of Illinois. Envision provides day programs, community living services, mental health services, employment services, and a foster care program.

Envision provides high quality programs so that all people with disabilities can achieve their greatest level of choice, independence, and inclusion.

The EU Finance team strives to achieve a higher degree of accountability and transparency while efficiently and effectively providing excellent financial support services in achieving agency objectives.

Under supervision of Chief Financial Officer, the Director and Controller takes a role in overseeing accounting operations, general ledger management, vendor management (i.

e. EXL), generating related entity financial reports, internal controls, and complying with nonprofit accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to :

• Direct all aspects of accounting management and general ledger maintenance
• Primary liaison with outside vendor (EXL) for majority of A / P, A / R, Bank Reconciliations and other data entry
• Lead formulation and adherence with internal controls, policies and procedures and best practices
• Oversee all sections of the general ledger, including journal voucher entries, reconciliations and sub-ledger activities
• Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements for Envision related entities and the Foundation for Human Development (FHD)
• Drive month-end close activities
• Prepare and implement expense allocations in preparation for closing
• Play key role on annual audit, 990 preparation, CYFER, CFR, and Single Audit
• Oversee grant, fee for service, and other revenue posting journal entries for department P&L reports
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

• Finance Coordinator
• Senior Accountant

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and / or based upon a person's legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and / or skills required of all employees so classified.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, and / or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• CPA certification required
• 7+ years of accounting experience
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (Great Plains / Management Reporter a plus)
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel
• Ability to train and manage staff
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing; hearing and listening;

clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers.

Perform physical activities / movements, which require strength, agility, stamina, and mobility for pushing / pulling / carrying / lifting characterized by degree and frequency as follows :

• Light (0-20 lbs. of force) : Infrequently
• Moderate (21-50 lbs. of force) : Rarely, but not essential
• Blended Onsite / Remote work environment - heavy reliance on MS Teams and email
• EQUIPMENT : Utilize and operate company computer equipment, MS Office and MS Teams, and other common office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following : working alone;

working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact.

WORK SCHEDULE : Monday through Friday : regular business / program hours with scheduling flexibility to work variable hours as needed to appropriately perform duties and responsibilities effectively.

Envision promotes and accommodates remote work environments.

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals :

Blue Cross / Blue Shield Medical Coverage : HMO, PPO

Dental and Vision Insurance Options

Company paid Life and LTD Insurance

Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)

11 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation, sick time and personal days

403B plan

In house training and CEU's

Employee Assistance Network

Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)

Opportunity for career growth & development

ENVISION UNLIMITED provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.