Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives, nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.   Why Join Us? Mission-Driven Work: At Catholic Charities, we are dedicated to our community by improving lives, nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities through our faith-based mission. Collaborative Environment: The opportunity to work closely with senior management, including the Vice President, Controller, and Department Directors, fosters a collaborative and dynamic work environment. Make an Impact: This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and compliance of the service area, making a tangible impact on the organization's success. The Assistant Controller provides comprehensive accounting support, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining fiscal integrity for our service area. Essential Functions of the position are detailed below, and include any physical requirements below that. 1. Provides accounting support and backup to the service area's controller with the daily and overall fiscal and accounting functions to ensure their respective programs are in compliance with agency/programmatic policies and procedures, professional standards, and external requirements of all relevant regulatory, licensing or accrediting bodies in the course of performing job expectations; 2. Works collaboratively with the service area's Controller to discuss and make recommendations regarding annual budgets and presents financial results to senior management; 3. Ensures all revenues and expenses, as budgeted, are received and accounted for on a monthly, annual or as needed basis; 4. Analyzes, reconciles, and approves assigned billings, general ledger accounts, account analysis, and journal entries to make financial projections; 5. Prepares and communicates financial projections to the service area's: Vice President, Controller, Department Director(s) and Program Staff and works collaboratively with them to implement any needed recommendations; 6. Serves as the primary point person for financial and programmatic audits; 7. Researches and resolves discrepancies to accounts by making the necessary adjustments and completes variance analysis for actual versus projected budget; 8. Responsible for coaching, supervising, training, and professional development of staff and for assigning work to staff and ensuring the work is performed in an efficient, prompt, professional and accurate manner and provides guidance, when necessary; 9. Handles all complaints as well as crisis situations in consultation with his/her supervisory chain, in compliance with Agency/Programmatic policies and procedures and treats each case with sensitivity and expedience; 10. Responsible for maintaining, updating and submitting routine and ad-hoc reports, as necessary. PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. X Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling or standing multiple times a day. X Push and pull objects up to 25 pounds. Climb up and down up to 7 flights of stairs at a time. X Lift up to 25 pounds. Additional Requirements: Office is located on the fourth floor of St. Casimir; an elevator is available for use. Some programs overseen by this role are managed via paper files; the ability to lift and transport stacks of files on a cart is required. Must be able to secure transportation to office location on a regular basis (80%-100% in-person). Other Requirements Comply with program and/or Agency requirements related to (check all that apply). X Background check, including any program specific requirements. Physical examination Drug Testing TB Testing Driver's License and reliable transportation Agency-specified automobile insurance X Additional Requirements: May be required to travel to external meetings and work outside of regularly scheduled work hours, as needed. Immediate Supervisor: Impact Area Controller Directly Supervises: Accounting Managers, Staff Accountants, Accounting Interns and Financial Support Staff Indirectly Supervises: N/A Education and Experience Requirements: Relevant Education: Preferred: Master's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field; grant management; knowledge of financial and A-133 audits; forecasting; development of KPIs; advanced excel skills; strong knowledge of US GAAP; demonstrated ability to adapt to changing environments; experience with Financial Edge, Workday, or PowerBI. Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance Relevant Experience: Preferred: 7+ years of accounting experience and 5+ years of supervisory experience Minimum: 5+ years of accounting experience and 3 + years of supervisory experience Certification/Licensure: Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Minimum: Working towards CPA