Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager - Lutheran Social Services of Illinois : Job Details

Pay $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 / year

Employment type: Full-Time

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a Budget & Financial Reporting Manager. The position is responsible for managing all aspects of the annual budgeting process, governmental financial reporting, including budgeting and any financial audits in coordination with Directors of Business for each business unit. This includes ensuring compliance with GATA and internal controls to complete work in a timely manner. The role also assists with all financial reporting for LSSI consolidations.

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment and enjoy the knowledge that you're helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary: $65,000 - $75,000/Year.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

• Manage the budget process for the organization including final delivery of results to Controller, Senior Management, and applicable Governmental Agencies.
• Conduct financial analysis and forecasting.
• Manage Annual Financial Governmental Reporting to various Governmental Agencies as well as any Governmental audits that occur.
• Manage the Annual Federal Single Audit.
• Train LSSI staff throughout the state of Illinois on all aspects of the budget process as applicable.
• Identify and resolve governmental accounting issues including recommendations.
• Assist with month-end close process, as needed, through discussion with field staff and business staff at CSO.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• 5 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Great Plains experience preferred.
• Non-profit experience, including GATA preferred.
• Proficient in math calculations, including analysis, forecasting, and review.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and PC/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) along with other related software.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LSSI is a not-for-profit social services agency serving people of all faiths and all walks of life, including children, families, and adults.