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Controller

Breakthrough

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 13 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 3 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Controller
Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer
Program Area: Administration
FLSA Code: Full time Exempt
Hours: 40-hour workweek
Location: Mens Center 402 N. St Louis Ave. Chicago IL 60624

POSITION SUMMARY
The Controller is responsible for the overall management of the fiscal operations of Breakthrough. This position works to ensure fiscal accountability and responsible stewardship of the organizations resources throughout the organization.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS
Fiscal

Supervising the Accounting Coordinator and Financial Analyst ensures efficient and effective management of financial operations including accounts payable payroll and other accounting functions. Other duties include but are not limited to:

Oversee annual budget process in conjunction with the CAO and Executive Leadership Team
Oversee relationship with outside accounting firm
Serve as Lead for Strategic Project to assess overall fiscal operations including accounting forms and systems identifying and implementing process improvement ideas in conjunction with the CAO.
Ensure Uniform Guidance compliance on federally funded contracts
Review monthly program financial reports prepared by the Financial Analyst investigating significant budget to actual variances and working with Chief Program Officers and Program Directors to answer any questions.
Provide monthly financial reports for review by the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
Review & document fiscal controls annually and as needed throughout the course of the fiscal year.
Review and approve purchase orders and invoices for payment periodically testing accounts payable for accuracy in coding expenses to appropriate line items
Review and approve expense reports related to use of corporate credit cards
Review bank reconciliations & monthly general journal entries prepared by outside accountants
Review and approve contracts for services provided by outside vendors
Manage overall spending based on current & projected cash flow
Assist as needed with preparation and review of monthly vouchers for government contracts and other funders. Ensure timely voucher submission through 3rd party systems or email as required by the funder.
Prepare grant budgets and monthly or periodic grant specific expense reports as needed.
Test employee expense reports to ensure integrity from start to finish of purchasing process
Review Salesforce revenue dashboards periodically testing transactions for accuracy in coding to correct revenue accounts.

Staff Management

Supervise and coach staff.
Provide guidance and support to staff in client interaction and professional development.
Foster a positive and collaborate work environment.
Facilitate annual performance reviews and regular coaching sessions.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws regulations and organizational policies.
Stay up to date on best practices and trends in accounting.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrated Values

Independently follows agency policy and procedures
Follows through with commitments including meeting established timelines
Identifies and resolves difficult issues
Project a professional image to all internal and external customers ensuring proper grooming
Promote wellness and customer care through all actions and behaviors
Works effectively with diverse staff communities and population served
Maintain a high degree of sensitivity tact and diplomacy during stressful situations.
A passion for the mission of Breakthrough

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in accounting finance human services or related field
Minimum of five (5) years experience of successively responsible nonprofit finance or operational experience.
Demonstrated ability to manage people budgets and operations and information.
Experience supporting and working with victims and/or their family of gun violence.
Must be able to develop and manage a team to achieve stated goals
Must be able to develop and sustain relationships with external stakeholders
Strong computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Excellent conceptual analytical and quantitative abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills especially the ability to communicate well and respectfully with diverse audiences.
Must have the ability to use initiative discretion and independent judgment in making decisions.
Ability and commitment to maintain high level of confidentiality
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills professionalism and problem-solving ability.
Ability to display a warm supportive attitude while promoting hospitality toward all people through all actions and behaviors.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and follow through and be comfortable working in a changing environment.
Demonstrates willingness to consistently improve work performance through their relationship and guidance.

SUPERVISION

Direction received from the Chief Administrative Officer

Supervises

Accounting Coordinator
Financial Analyst

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job the employee will work in an office located in a multi-purpose facility and/or outdoors and thus will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be high depending on the activities in the facility.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk and/or sit; use hands and fingers to feel objects tools or controls reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; regularly talk or hear. The employee must be able to bend stoop pull lift as well as have overhead extension of arms. Must be able to stand for long periods of time; be able to lift carry or move at least 50 pounds. Must adhere to proper handling and lifting techniques. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety Requirements
Prior to the first day of work must complete a criminal background and sex offender clearance.

Equipment Used
The employee will generally use general office equipment including but not limited to telephone computer calculator copier overhead projector paper shredder paper cutter and filing systems.

BENEFITS

Medical - We offer group medical benefits through UnitedHealthcare to full-time employees. You have the option of choosing between a PPO or HMO plans. Depending on the plan chosen there may be no cost for an employee single coverage. There is a cost per pay period for coverage for family (i.e. employee plus spouse; employee plus child(ren) or employee plus spouse and child(ren).
Dental We offer group dental benefits through UnitedHealthcare to full-time employees. You have the option of choosing between a PPO or HMO. This is an employee paid benefit.
Vision - We offer group vision benefits through UnitedHealthcare to full-time employees. This is an employee paid benefit.
Life - Through UnitedHealthcare we offer full-time employees term life insurance to the employees family in case of death. The cost of this benefit is paid fully by the organization.
Short and long-term disability -If you become disabled UnitedHealthcare provides both short-term and long-term disability insurance to full-time employees. The cost of this benefit is paid fully by the organization.
401 (k) Plan -We offer a 401(k) plan which is a tax-deferred annuity to assist full-time employees in planning for retirement. We match 50% of your contribution up to a total of 3% of your base salary.
Section 125 Plan (FSA)-Through TASC we allow full-time employees to make contributions toward premiums for medical insurance out-of-pocket medical expenses dependent care expenses and/or transit and parking on a before tax rather than an after tax basis.
Vacation Days -Full-time employees in this position are eligible to accrue vacation days at a rate of 6.67 13.33 days per month based on tenure with the organization.
Personal Days -Full-time employees in this position are eligible for up to 3 personal days annually pro-rated in year one.
Sick Days -Full-time employees in this position are eligible for up to 10 sick days annually pro-rated in year one.

COMPENSATION
The actualsalarywithin the range is determined by many factors including but not limited to skills experience education and internal equity.
$85000-$90000/annually

Breakthrough is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color sex national origin age disability marital status veteran status political affiliation sexual orientation or any other non-merit factors. If a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process please contact us via the telephone number listed above. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

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