What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois?
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.
LSSI is hiring a full-time Assistant Controller. Manage LSSI’s annual audit and all aspects of financial statement preparation for LSSI and Subsidiaries. Supervise staff to accomplish proper internal controls and to complete work in a timely manner.
Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
LSSI is hiring a full-time Assistant Controller. Manage LSSI’s annual audit and all aspects of financial statement preparation for LSSI and Subsidiaries. Supervise staff to accomplish proper internal controls and to complete work in a timely manner.
Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
- On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
- Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
- Salary $105,000-$115,000/Annually.
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
- The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
- Manage month end close process and financial reporting package preparation, including balance sheet, statement of activities, cash flows and indirect cost allocations for LSSI, The Foundation, The Worker’s Compensation Trust.
- Oversee and coordinate the annual audit for LSSI and the Foundation. Report findings and audit adjustments to the Controller and CFO at weekly meetings during audit.
- Identify and resolve accounting theory and financial statement issues.
- Provide direct supervision, training, support, review, and evaluation for accounting staff and other assigned staff.
- Train LSSI staff on all aspects of Dynamics Great Plains usage throughout the state of Illinois.
- Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
- CPA required.
- 2 to 4 years of progressive experience in accounting required.
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in an Accounting Department required.
- MS Dynamics GP experience preferred.
- Proficient in math calculations, including analysis and review.
- Background check clearance required.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to relate to others, influence people, make decisions, plan, direct and/or control work.
- Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
Salary : $105,000 - $115,000
