Controller - Consulting Solutions (5+ years' experience)

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS SERVICES • Romeoville, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join us at Christian Brothers Services, where our mission is to support and serve the Catholic Church and its ministries across the nation. Our Consulting Solutions division has a full-time opening for a highly skilled Controller. This position is responsible for procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper financial records and adequate accounting controls and services, includes preparing financial analyses; preparing accurate and timely interim and annual financial statements. Serve in management capacity in client’s finance office in positions titled Controller, Director of Finance and/or CFO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or related field
• Proven work experience in accounting or a related field; minimum five years.
• Evidence of progressive work related responsibilities and/or promotions
• Understand applicable laws and regulations.
• Understand economic principles and financial markets
• Understand financial data, analysis and reporting.
• Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organization and priority setting skills.
• Proven experience in financial project management
• Advanced computer skills, specifically in Excel and QuickBooks
• Must be able to communicate financial information into business language so people of all levels can understand.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality in all client related and CBS/Consulting matters.
• Willingness to learn terminology related to religious institutes and the Catholic Church

Nice To Haves

• Occasional overnight stays is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain internal control guidelines, policies and procedures for budgets, accounting, cash and financial administration and other related activities.
• Maintain general ledgers through preparation of monthly journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements
• Establish and maintain financial controls within the accounting department.
• Prepare and present financial reports
• Participate in the budget process
• Provide support to management in financial matters
• Create reports that assist client leadership complete their financial responsibilities
• Supervise the accounting office staff

Benefits

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Pension
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees