Controller (Remote within IL/IA or Moline, IL)

The Project of the Quad Cities • Moline, IL

8h • Remote

About The Position

At The Project, you will do work that matters for people who are too often overlooked. We are celebrating 40 years of providing affirming healthcare and supportive services to people living with HIV, those most at risk, and the broader LGBTQ+ community, and we welcome everyone who walks through our doors. We are looking for people who believe health care should meet people where they are. Learn more at www.tpqc.org . The Project is excited to announce that we are seeking a Controller to lead the daily operations of our Finance team. Reporting to the CEO and partnering with our Fractional CFO, the Controller is the hands-on leader who keeps our financial house in order, ensuring that every dollar supporting our mission is accurately tracked, well managed, and put to work for our community. You will lead a team of two, serve as our go-to expert on accounting systems and processes, and translate financial data into information our program and clinical leaders can actually use. Work from anywhere in Illinois or Iowa, or join us in our Moline office, whichever works best for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of eight years of progressive accounting experience, with at least three years in a supervisory or senior individual contributor role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit or government accounting principles.
• Experience managing federal and/or state grant fiscal compliance, including reporting and reimbursement.
• Strong proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Clear and effective communication skills across financial and non-financial audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, or community health settings.
• Familiarity with 340B pharmacy program financials or third-party billing.
• Experience with Ryan White, IDPH, or other federal health grant programs.
• Experience with Single Audit (Uniform Guidance) compliance.

Responsibilities

• Leading all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and month-end and year-end close
• Owning grant fiscal compliance across our federal and state funding portfolio, including Ryan White and IDPH awards, and partnering with program directors to keep spending on track
• Managing cash flow planning and monitoring so the organization stays financially healthy and ready for what's next
• Integrating 340B pharmacy revenue from Two Rivers Pharmacy into our financial statements in partnership with our pharmacy management company
• Preparing clear, timely financial statements and reports for the CEO, program directors, and the board, and serving as our primary contact for the annual audit, Single Audit, and IRS Form 990
• Strengthening and documenting our accounting processes, internal controls, and financial systems, with an eye toward reducing manual work and improving how we operate
• Managing vendor relationships and reviewing contracts to ensure financial terms align with budgets and funding requirements
• Supervising, mentoring, and developing two finance staff, the AP Coordinator and the Grants Accountant

Benefits

• BCBS Health Insurance, Vision, and Dental
• 401k: Employees can start contributing after six months. Once they start contributing, TPQC will match 5% and the funds are immediately vested.
• PTO: 3 weeks a year (accrual based system) with higher accrual rates at 3 and 6 years of tenure.
• Sick Time: 80 hours every year (employees who start later than January have a prorated amount).
• Summer Fridays: We close at noon every Friday between Memorial and Labor day!
• End of Year Break: 1.5 weeks off (paid) at the end of the year.
• 12 total paid holidays.
• Wellness Benefit: Receive $300 at the start of each fiscal year for wellness expenses.
• $2000 a year for tuition or continuing education. Employees are eligible after 2 years of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior