Job Information
ART INC Finance and Grant Controller in Peoria, Illinois
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Position Summary
The Finance & Grants Controller is ART INCs senior financial steward and compliance authority, responsible for accurate financial management, strong internal controls, and full compliance across all grants and contracts. This Board-facing leadership role integrates controller-level financial oversight with grant compliance leadership, managing the full financial cycle, from budget development through reporting, while strengthening infrastructure and reducing reliance on external accountants.
Operating as a solo senior finance leader, the Controller oversees daily finance operations; prepares and reviews budgets; produces weekly cash flow reports; manages and submits PFRs; monitors restricted and unrestricted funds; and ensures all reporting is timely, compliant, and audit-ready. The Finance & Grants Controller presents directly to the Board Finance Committee and provides independent, candid financial and compliance guidance in partnership with the CEO.
This role works closely with the CEO, CIO, Chief Operations & Program Officer, Board Treasurer, grant writer, and external accountants (CLA) to safeguard ART INCs financial integrity and support long-term, scalable growth.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Finance & Compliance
- Develop and manage budgets for state, federal, foundation, and corporate grants.
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Financial Oversight & Controls
- Serve asART INCsinternal Controller,maintainingstrong financial systems and internal controls.
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Board & Executive Partnership
- Provide independent, solution-oriented guidance to the CEO on financial risk, compliance, and strategic decision-making.
- Partner closely with the CEO and Chief Operations & Program Officer to align budgets, cash flow, and compliance with organizational priorities.
- Serve as a trusted advisor who can appropriately challenge assumptions and flag concerns early.
Strategic & Organizational Leadership
- Partner with program staff and grant writer to ensure financial accuracy in grant proposals and program budgets.
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