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Assistant Controller

Lutheran Social Services of IL
paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 403(b)
United States, Illinois, Des Plaines
1001 East Touhy Avenue (Show on map)
Dec 12, 2024
Description
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:
  • 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!
Essential Functions:
  • 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.
Position Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
  • CPArequired.
  • 2 to 4 years of progressive experience in accounting required.
  • Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in an Accounting Departmentrequired.
  • 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.
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