Assistant Controller

Description 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 and nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.

The Assistant Controller will oversee and optimize all aspects of financial operations--including monthly close, reporting, audits, grant billing, and team leadership--ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight while fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.

• Oversee the full monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, reclasses, invoicing, cash receipts, and account reconciliations. Ensure all financial data is accurate, timely, and well-documented, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and maintain compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Coordinate the preparation and review of internal and external financial reports by working closely with accounting staff, finance team members, and program managers. Analyze financial statements and forecasts in partnership with the Controller and program leadership, offering insights that support strategic decision-making and highlight areas for improvement.
• Work with external stakeholders as necessary. Serve as the primary liaison for financial and programmatic audits, including annual audits and funder reviews. Lead the preparation of audit schedules, respond to auditor inquiries, and resolve findings with sound professional judgment. Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to strengthen internal controls and financial accuracy.
• Manage the monthly grant billing process, ensuring compliance with funder budgets and allowable cost guidelines. Work with internal stakeholders to facilitate the collection of supporting documentation, monitor variances between programmatic and grant expenditures, and communicate findings to stakeholders and the Controller. Navigate complex grant portfolios with varying billing cycles and reporting requirements.
• Lead and develop the team by setting clear goals and expectations, monitoring performance, and providing regular feedback and guidance. Inspire team excellence by modeling accountability, collaboration, and solution-oriented thinking, and ensure team members are supported, empowered, and high-performing while fostering a positive, purpose-driven culture.
• Develop staff capability through ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Cultivate a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and improvement to strengthen team engagement, retention, and impact.

• Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day
• Climb up and down up to 3 flights of stairs at a time
• Lift, push, and pull up to 25 lbs

• Background check

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in a related field of study 3-5 years relevant experience
• Preferred Master's degree in a related field of study 5+ years relevant experience

• Preferred CPA or CPA candidate status