Controller

ControllerRemote/Hybrid - Full-Time/ExemptBased in or near Chicago, IL

About Us

Event 360 is an industry leader in event production and design, working with nonprofit organizations over the past 19 years to produce fundraising events that have wowed hundreds of thousands of participants and collectively raised nearly $1 billion for charity. Our mission is to create experiences that inspire giving, emotion, loyalty, and change. Named to Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces list in 2023, we take pride in our partnerships, our people, and the positive impact we’ve been able to help our clients make in the world. With a deep bench of accomplished team members and partners working nationwide, we execute all projects, big and small, with expertise, dedication, and passion. We are the people organizations rely on to produce safe, exceptional event experiences, manage complex national event series, and provide cutting-edge fundraising programming and personalized customer service to attract and engage participants. We handle the details, so organizations can focus their valuable time on what matters most: their mission, their sponsors, and their supporters.

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Controller to lead our dynamic accounting team. The Controller will play a pivotal role in managing the financial aspects of our company, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and contributing to the overall success of our projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, budgeting, and analysis, coupled with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Duties and Responsibilities Financial Management:Implement effective financial controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.Monitor and analyze financial performance against budgets, providing timely insights and recommendations.Budgeting and Forecasting:Collaborate with the leadership team to create detailed event budgets, considering all relevant expenses and revenue streams.Conduct regular forecasting to anticipate financial needs and identify potential risks or opportunities.Accounts Payable and Receivable:Oversee the accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments and collections.Collaborate with administrative teams to streamline payment processes and optimize cash flow.Review all AP entries.Financial Reporting:Corporate month reporting: P&L / balance sheets and monthly closing.Manage both owner and corporate tax payments, tax preparation in coordination with accounting firm.Prepare and present detailed financial reports to management, highlighting key performance indicators, variances, and trends.Provide insights and recommendations for improving financial performance and cost efficiency.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, marketing, and operations, to ensure seamless coordination between financial and operational aspects of events.Provide financial guidance and support to different departments within the organization.Manage the Purchasing and Travel Departments:Help Purchasing develop and maintain IRFs (Infrastructure Request Forms).Assist with the PO process within accounting system (Acumatica).Assist Travel develop and maintain Travel forms and reconciling Amex transactions.Perform other duties as assigned:Manage the Amex process.Review recurring month end journal entries.Enter revenue recognition and accrual monthly journal entries.Assist with client deliverables.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, Master’s degree preferred.Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation5+ years of proven experience as a Controller or in a similar financial management role.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Proficient in financial management software and Microsoft Office suite, with an expert-level mastery of Excel.Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and best practices.Travel to local office weekly.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, with occasional need to lift more depending on the situation.Consistently operation a computer and other office equipment.Communicate with internal and external clients and must be able to exchange.Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time and complete repetitive motions such as typing, answering phones, and other administrative functions.May be asked to operate and drive event vehicles and may experience extended periods of driving a vehicle.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work conditions are normal for an office environment but will depend on employees’ home-office setting.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but will depend on employees’ home-office setting.Normal weekly workload hours but may commonly require long hours including evening and/or weekend hours throughout the year.When traveling on event, work environment can consist of hotel rooms, a shared tour bus with a private sleeping bunk, among other possibilities.Work may require between 25% travel.

Benefits Medical, dental, and vision with a monthly benefit stipendCompany paid Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD401k option with PrincipalDiscretionary paid time off11 Paid holidaysOptional employee voluntary life Insurance

Perks Respectful environmentOverall team collaboration and supportRecognition and rewards through Bonusly

Employment Statement

Event 360, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Qualified candidates will be asked to submit to a background screening.