Finance Specialist
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 75000 - 85000
Posted on:
15 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who we are
The Academy Group (AG) is a unique social enterprise that leverages earned revenue from financial investments to create world-class opportunities for young people from the nations most resilient communities. The Academy Group demonstrates the promise of a new model for identifying developing and sustaining a diverse national pipeline of future leaders employers and change were founded based on a unique model. One that creates pathways for young people from resilient communitiesif theydemonstrate relentless pertinacity to build wealth and become socially just change agents ideally through careers and leadership positions in our portfolio companies. No other organization in the world is built to do this.
The Role
The Finance Specialist plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy efficiency and integrity of AGs financial systems. This position manages accounts payable and receivable vendor and contract documentation and supports reconciliations audits and systems integration across AGs nonprofit and investment-related entities. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in both the day-to-day execution of accounting operations and the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.
Knowledge Skills Abilities and Personal Characteristics
Primary Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Manage vendor setup invoice processing and payment workflows using Ramp and Sage Intacct.
- Review coding and approvals to ensure alignment with AGs chart of accounts policies and budget structure.
- Track and reconcile accounts receivable across multiple funding sources and entities.
- Maintain complete and compliant vendor documentation (W-9s ACH forms contracts insurance certificates).
Contract & Documentation Management
- Serve as the primary contact for routing review and execution of contracts and Memoriam of Understanding (MOUs).
- Maintain a centralized audit-ready contract database in Salesforce.
- Collaborate with internal teams to verify contract terms deliverables and payment schedules.
- Prepare reports summarizing active contracts renewals and expirations for leadership review.
Month-End Close & Reconciliation Support
- Partner with external accountants and internal finance team on reconciliations accruals and prepaids.
- Maintain schedules and documentation to support accurate monthly and annual reporting.
- Identify research and escalate discrepancies or compliance issues as needed.
Compliance & Audit Support
- Support annual audit preparation data requests and document organization.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls authorization thresholds and documentation standards.
- Monitor compliance with IRS GAAP and AGs internal financial policies.
- Collaborate on developing new procedures to improve efficiency and ensure audit readiness.
Systems & Operational Optimization
- Support integration and data consistency across Ramp Salesforce and Sage Intacct.
- Contribute to the implementation of new financial tools (e.g. FP&A) that improve reporting and forecasting.
- Help document and improve workflows that strengthen coordination between finance operations and program teams.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance scalability and transparency.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with HR Operations and Program teams to ensure alignment between contracts payments and compliance.
- Provide excellent internal service and clear communication to staff vendors and partners.
- Model AGs values of integrity collaboration and accountability in every aspect of financial operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field.
- 35 years of experience in accounting financial operations or compliance.
- Proficiency with financial and workflow tools such as Ramp Salesforce and Sage Intacct.
- Strong understanding of A/P A/R reconciliations and internal control principles.
- Excellent organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Effective communicator who can work across teams and build trust with stakeholders.
- Advanced MS Office Google Suite and data analysis skills.
Preferred:
- CPA CMA MBA or related credential (or pursuit of).
- Experience working within a nonprofit foundation or social enterprise structure.
- Familiarity with multi-entity accounting or investment-related revenue models.
- Demonstrated success implementing or optimizing financial systems or automations.
- Experience with FP&A tools such as Cube or Datarails.
Location
This position will be based in Chicago. The position is a hybrid role.
Compensation
The Academy Group offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical vision dental and 401 (k) coverage. The position pay range is $75000 - $85000.00.
To Apply
Please send your resume to
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
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