Controller

Controller

Employment Category: Full Time (Overtime Exempt)

Location: This is a year-round position that will work onsite initially at either our Chicago 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
• Track and report the actual number of days-to-close each month, with root-cause notes for delays

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Recommend and help implement process improvements across accounting systems and workflows to strengthen internal controls, accuracy, and efficiency

Audit & Compliance Support

• Support annual audit preparation and Endowment 990 filing and other regulatory filings (state taxes, etc.) as needed
• Grant accounting and compliance, as necessary

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA or CPA-track a plus
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger ownership and month-end close
• Nonprofit or camp/membership-organization accounting experience preferred
• Demonstrated ownership of: (1) Monthly/quarterly close process, (2) Financial statement preparation (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), and (3) Audit coordination (external auditors, PBC lists, responses)
• Proficiency in QuickBooks; experience with Bill.com, Salesforce, and/or CampMinder a strong plus
• Demonstrated understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
• High degree of accuracy, discretion, and integrity given sole journal-entry posting authority Strong organizational skills and comfort managing a defined close calendar and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a Bookkeeper, outside accounting firm, and finance leadership
• Experience building and maintaining budgets and forecasts
• Working knowledge of accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks or equivalent)
• Ability to Translate Financial Information into Practical Guidance Preferred
• Strong Excel / Google Sheets proficiency (modeling, reconciliations, data cleanup)
• Experience supporting leadership with financial insights (not just reporting)
• Exposure to payroll/HR systems or working with a PEO
• Experience managing or mentoring junior staff or outsourced accounting teams

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000

Benefits include:

• 100% Employee covered medical coverage
• Contributions to 403(b) retirement plan
• Full-time employee camp tuition benefits
• US/Jewish holiday time off
• Paid vacation time

To Apply: Only applications with resumes will be considered. Please send to View email address on click.appcast.io.

About Camp Ramah in Wisconsin & Ramah Day Camp: Camp Ramah Wisconsin and Ramah Day Camp together provide 800 children and 450+ adults (staff) with transformative experiences of vibrant Jewish life seamlessly blended with the joy of summer camp. We serve Jewish campers throughout the Midwest and beyond with diverse backgrounds and needs who come together to make friends, have fun, develop skills, and enhance their Judaism.

Camp Ramah in Wisconsin in Conover, Wisconsin, is 150 acres of magical space tucked away in the heart of Wisconsin's Northwoods. Within this space, campers and staff from throughout the Midwest and Israel unite each summer to form a very special Jewish community. Together, they experience the joy of overnight camp while leading vibrant Jewish lives.

Ramah Day Camp in Wheeling, Illinois, is a warm and nurturing environment where kids come to make great friends, grow socially, learn Jewish values and most importantly - to have fun. Campers beginning in pre-Kindergarten enjoy sports, swimming, music, cookouts, arts & crafts and more.

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