About the role
CONTROLLER
Employment Category: Full Time (Overtime Exempt)
Location: This is a year-round position that will work onsite initially at either ourChicago office located within the loop or at our Wheeling office and will have the option to work hybrid after successful completion of the initial training period. There is occasional, seasonal travel.
What if you could perform the accounting work that you love while also directly contributing toward the success of young people? If you feel drawn to be part of a positive movement, this opportunity may be for you.
As Camp Ramah approaches its 80th summer, there is an exciting opportunity to help transform the Camp's finance organization, working closely with Camp's Executive Director and Board of Directors.Camp Ramah is looking for an entrepreneurial, operations-minded finance professional to join its year-round team. The Controller has responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of the organization's books, from entry through monthly close.
What You'll Do:
General Ledger & Financial Reporting
• Prepare and post all journal entries — sole posting authority within the finance team
• Prepare monthly Budget vs. Actual and balance sheet reporting
• Reconcile Salesforce and CampMinder data to QuickBooks, jointly with Miller Cooper (outside accounting firm)
• Lead activation of the Salesforce-to-QuickBooks integration
• Maintain donor-restricted fund and net asset classification records, including the Endowment, in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards (ASC 958)
Accounts Receivable & Payable Oversight
• Review and approve the Bookkeeper's accounts receivable entries before they are posted
• Review the Bookkeeper's accounts payable entries in Bill.com, approve and route for final approval
• Track and reconcile financial aid awards, scholarships, and third-party tuition payments to ensure accurate reflection in QuickBooks and CampMinder
Bank & Interim Reconciliations
• Reconcile bank, merchant, and credit card processor statements directly against the Bookkeeper's deposit log
• Perform interim reconciliations on a regular basis (bank, receivables, payables, Salesforce/CampMinder) rather than waiting for month-end, so discrepancies surface while still correctable
Treasury Activities
• Cash management
Month-End Close Management
• Maintain a monthly close calendar with defined deadlines for each activity, targeting a 10-15 day close
• Prepare a close checklist and variance summary for Camp leadership at each month-end, flagging any items past deadline or unresolved
