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Northfield, Illinois, We are seeking an experienced accounting and financial executive to act as Controller for the Chicago Province, which is their largest in the Western Hemisphere, for a global Catholic organization.. Our client is a well-funded educational and missionary organization which includes 20 entities with several departments, including a college seminary. Reporting to the Provincial Treasurer and serving as number two financial officer, the Controller will assume broad-based accounting, finance and control responsibility including dealing with investment, medical, retirement, and annuity programs and financial secretary work, and will interact with funding of mission projects worldwide. They will ensure all financial records in accordance with GAAP; budgeting is a key responsibility and they serve as chair of the Budget Committee. They will support 30 parishes and missions covering half of the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. The Controller will have a staff accountant and collaborate with staff at the Province Center and bookkeepers at over 20 entities.   The person we seek will be a degreed finance executive with solid background in accounting, financial reporting and GAAP, as well as general business office practice. They must possess solid leadership, analytical, communications, collaboration and interpersonal skills. A CPA would be a very strong attribute. They must be able to work with internal Boards and charitable gift annuity programs and medical and retirement plans, as well as external investment advisors, attorneys, tenants and property managers, and real estate brokers.  The person could currently be working in either the for-profit, including public accounting, or not-for-profit worlds.   Benefits including paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as an employer paid pension plan.

Charleston, Illinois, Charleston, IL   (20,141) – The City of Charleston, Illinois is seeking an organized, analytical, and trustworthy accounting professional who is gifted in municipal budgeting, tax levies, and governmental fund accounting to become its next Comptroller.  Charleston is the County Seat in Coles County, Illinois, and is the home of Eastern Illinois University. Charleston is in central Illinois at the intersection of State Route 16 and State Route 130. Charleston is just minutes away from I-57 and is three hours south of Chicago, IL, two hours east of St. Louis, Missouri, and two hours west of Indianapolis, Indiana. Given its strategic location, Charleston serves as a regional draw for retail, health care, recreation, and industry.  Charleston is home to several diverse large employers that contribute to the city's economic stability and quality of life in the community. Eastern Illinois University serves as the community’s largest employer and is considered a tremendous community partner. Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital located on State Route 16 is another tremendous community partner that provides top-of-the-line health care for the region. Vesuvius, Rural King, and Charleston School District #1 provide numerous employment opportunities.  The City of Charleston is a statutory City Manager Form of Government where the City Manager is appointed by the Mayor and City Council. The Comptroller serves on the City’s Executive Staff and reports directly to the City Manager. The current Comptroller is leaving the City after 17 years of exemplary service to the City. The City is in strong financial condition, experiencing significant sales tax revenue increases over the past three fiscal years, currently maintains an A+ Bond Rating, and is well below the statutory general obligation debt limit. Copies of the City’s recent municipal budgets, property tax levies, and audited financial statements may be found on the City’s website www.charlestonillinois.org .  The Comptroller serves as the City Treasurer and oversees nine funds within an approximate $37,000,000 annual budget and has daily oversight of three full-time employees. The Comptroller inspects the collection of salaries, invoices, unpaid bills, and asset management for the City.  Duties Include:  Preparation and maintenance of the annual budget and tax levy Oversees the collection of accounts receivable Oversee the accounts payable  Maintains all records of water charges Manages the City’s investment program Supervises the City’s purchasing process  Oversees the City’s debt service activities  Provides the Mayor and City Council with a monthly financial report Maintains the City’s property and casualty insurance program  The Comptroller’s Office utilizes Tyler Technologies New World Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) as its financial software. The City’s Fiscal Year begins May 1 st of each year. The City begins its annual budget process in January of each year.  The City Manager is seeking a confident and diplomatic professional with excellent audit oversight, tax levy, and fund management skills to be the next Comptroller . The ability to relate to the staff, department directors, the City Council, and the Mayor and create a fair and consistent environment is essential. The City Manager is also particularly interested in candidates who have tax levy experience, fund management experience and are Certified Public Accounts.  Ideal Candidate will possess: A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited university.  Must be able to possess a valid Driver’s License.  Certified Public Accountant is preferred.   Five years of accounting and management experience.  A proficient knowledge of governmental fund accounting.  Compensation and Benefits: The anticipated starting annual salary range is between $95,000 and $110,000 + or – based on education and previous experience. Residency in the Charleston School District is required for this position. This is a full-time, exempt position with the City. Charleston offers an extremely competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes very affordable medical and dental coverage (also available to dependents), life insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and vacation leave. Charleston also offers paid holidays, sick leave, professional development, and retirement through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).  Selection Process Interested Candidates should apply online with a resume, cover letter, and contact information for five professional references by October 23, 2023. The first review of resumes is scheduled for October 9, 2023.  Electronic submissions are required. Apply at:  www.GovHRjobs.com   For questions contact: Jim Arndt, Vice President GovHR USA Tel: 217-500-0770  The City of Charleston is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are critical to our success.  We seek to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Indianola, Iowa, Vice President for Business and Finance   Simpson College, a private liberal arts college in Indianola, Iowa, is seeking nominations and applications for its next Vice President for Business and Finance (VPBF). Through innovative learning opportunities, individual student attention, and an unwavering commitment to inclusive educational access, Simpson College cultivates a diverse community of learners to lead lives of meaning and purpose.   Simpson College is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Located 12 miles south of Des Moines, Simpson’s picturesque 75-acre campus in Indianola is home to more than 1,100 full-time undergraduate students with an additional 100 part-time, primarily adult and graduate students, online and in-person. The College is student-focused with a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio and a nationally recognized academic reputation. The Simpson College community prides itself on being has been recognized in U.S. News & World Report as #1 among Iowa private colleges and #7 overall among Regional Colleges Midwest. The rankings also placed Simpson #4 for “Best Value School” in the Midwest.   The Vice President for Business and Finance is Simpson’s Chief Financial & Business Officer and a member of the President’s Cabinet. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, the VPBF is charged with advising the President on all aspects of the College’s finances, including but not limited to financial planning, budget and policy development, and providing leadership to the administrative functions of the College, including accounting, financial resources, human resources, facilities, auxiliary services, information technology and purchasing.   The VPBF Search Committee will begin the review of applications immediately and continue work until an appointment is made. To assure full consideration, applications should be received by October 27, 2023, and must include a letter of interest addressing the strategic objectives and qualifications identified in this profile ; a curriculum vitae; a statement of contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and five professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers, including their relationship to the candidate.    Application materials should be submitted through the AGB Search portal system here: Simpson College VPBF . Please direct any nominations, expressions of interest or questions regarding the application process to SimpsonVPBF@agbsearch.com     The VPBF Search is being assisted by AGB Search. Please direct nominations and inquiries to the email address above or:   Margaret (Peggy) Plympton, Ed.D. Principal AGB Search Mobile: (484) 554-4542 margaret.plympton@agbsearch.com Matthew Kilcoyne Principal AGB Search Mobile: (202) 253-9846 matt.kilcoyne@agbsearch.com

Chicago, Illinois, KEES has been exclusively retained by Envision Unlimited in its search for a Chief Financial Officer.   Chief Financial Officer Envision Unlimited seeks an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead the organization in continued growth from its current FY budget of $77M. The successful candidate will bring strong experience navigating complex organizations, preferably steering an organization through an era of significant change such as consolidation, significant program expansion, geographic spread, and/or organic growth. Candidates must have served on an organizational leadership team, carried responsibility for all areas of finance, and had direct team supervision in an organization with an operating budget of at least $50M and significantly funded via state support and contracts. Envision Unlimited does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in employment or any of its activities or operations.   TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK HER E: https://bit.ly/CFO-Envision-Unlimited To ensure confidential tracking of all applicants, no applications will be accepted via email. ALL INQUIRIES WILL BE HELD IN STRICT CONFIDENCE. This search is being managed by Heather Eddy, President and CEO, and Randi Blasutti, Project Manager of KEES. Questions may be addressed to rblasutti@kees2success.com. KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a nonprofit executive search firm that builds diverse teams and dynamic leaders in the nonprofit and public entity sectors. A woman-owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of nonprofit consulting services including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support. For more information, please visit www.kees2success.com . For more than 70 years, Envision Unlimited (Envision) has served people with disabilities across all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. As the largest provider in the state of Illinois for people with intellectual, developmental, and psychiatric disabilities, Envision is a full spectrum of care organization serving over 2,000 people. www.envisionunlimited.org . Some specific requirements include:   Strong financial and accounting background, including an understanding of profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow management, advanced cost allocation, GAAP, general ledger management, Medicaid and other third-party billing, and general finance and budgeting, with significant outsourced accounting functions. Proven analytic and strategic-thinking skills, with a demonstrated ability to create, implement, and monitor complex plans and translate those plans into goals and measurable objectives. Experience working within a state interfacing agency, State of Illinois funding mechanisms and contracts, and a similar organization with significant state funding and contracts preferred. Minimum of 10 years in managerial/leadership roles in Financial Administration and leadership. Master’s degree in business administration or finance required; CPA or advanced credentialing preferred.

Itasca, Illinois, Would you like to work at one of the nation’s most respected, mission-driven organizations?  If so, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is seeking an Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Coordinator to prepare and process accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) transactions in a timely and accurate manner. This person will provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers/members and ensure adherence to AAP policies and procedures.   Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, with a 1-hour lunch.   Qualifications needed: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required. At least two years’ related accounts payable, accounts receivable, and/or general accounting experience required, including experience with account reconciliation and electronic transactional processing. Experience in a non-profit environment preferred. Excellent customer service, math, organizational, analytical, critical thinking, verbal/written communication, and time management skills required, as well as knowledge of federal and state vendor and privacy laws and basic accounting principles. Must take initiative, pay close attention to detail, be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, complete work with a high degree of accuracy within tight deadlines, work both independently and as part of a team, collaborate effectively with various internal and external constituents, and promote and maintain a positive and cooperative team-oriented work environment with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Some overtime and travel may be required.   Some tasks include: Input AP invoices and employee expense claims for payment. Review for completeness, accuracy, proper coding, approval, and adherence to AAP policies and procedures. Assist in weekly check, ACH, and wire batch processing schedule. Prepare daily batching of check, credit card, ACH, and wire payment receipts by lockbox, in-house, e-commerce, and 3 rd party activity and prepare related daily cash journal entries. Reconcile e-commerce and cash clearing accounts daily and prepare necessary journal entries. Research and process credit card return disputes, unapplied cash, and NSF checks. Create new vendors in the accounting system and ensure signed electronic W-9 or W-8BEN is maintained. Assist with periodic verification of 1099 data.   Why work for the AAP? Flexible hours and a focus on work/life balance. State-of-the-art building equipped with standing desks, treadmill desks, cycle desks, on-site fitness center, and on-site exercise classes. An on-site cafeteria with food costs that are subsidized by AAP. Strong focus on mental health and wellness. Tuition reimbursement. Competitive PTO and sick leave. Annual year-end company-wide week off the last week of December. Excellent parental benefits, including adoption assistance. A full list of benefits can be found here (https://downloads.aap.org/DOHRAS/BenefitsAtAAP.pdf). Hybrid work environment of 40% of work time in the office per month. To learn more about the organization, see a full job description, and/or apply for the position, please visit https://www.aap.org/employment .   The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a reaffirmation to our employee-focused culture, since 2005 the AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland area. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace.   Reasonable Accommodation: Individuals with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation regarding the job application process may call 630-626-6297. Please note, only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.