Assistant Controller at Creative Financial Staffing

Our client, a well established non profit, is seeking a Assistant Controller to join the team! This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who has worked in the non profit industry.

Why Apply-Assistant Controller?

• Excellent work life balance! 26 days PTO, Along with 11 Holidays
• Hybrid- 2 Days in Office
• Be a part of an organization that has been making an impact in the community for many years
• Organization strives to embody compassion, respect, service, impact, and excellence in their work.
• Relaxed Culture, Supportive Leadership
• Many examples of career growth. Really strong tenure. CFO started as an Intern
• Mission-driven team

Essential Functions-Assistant Controller:

• Manage month end close process and financial reporting package preparation, including balance sheet, statement of activities, cash flows and indirect cost allocations
• Oversee and coordinate the annual audit. Report findings and audit adjustments to the Controller and CFO at weekly meetings during audit.
• Identify and resolve accounting theory and financial statement issues.
• Manage accounting staff and deliver reviews, hire and terminate, as appropriate.
• Train staff on all aspects of Dynamics Great Plains usage throughout the state of Illinois.
• Gather data and report on specific items when requested by management or audit.
• Significant audit work paper management, preparation and guidance.
• Analyze financial statements for errors and explain significant variances.
• Manage key GL processes: Balance Sheet reconciliations, new/closed networks, locations, programs, account set up, etc.
• Performs other related tasks as needed.

Position Qualifications-Assistant Controller

• Bachelor Accounting Degree required.
• CPA preferred
• Experience supervising or managing a team.
• Dynamics Great Plains experience a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation and pc/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) along with other related software.

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