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Assistant Controller - Corporate Accounting

Employer
Chicago Public Schools - CPS
Location
Chicago, IL, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Details

Manages professional staff engaged in financial accounting; monitors operations and directs the development of systems and procedures to ensure operational efficiency; monitors payroll distributions and Oracle modules interfaces; develops goals and objectives and work standards and conducts performance evaluations; reviews audit reports and ensures accounts are accurately and efficiently managed; directs the allocation and compilation of data for financial reports; interprets general accounting principles and financial procedures to management; coordinates the preparation of replies to auditors' findings and develops processes and procedures to implement audit recommendations; direct staff training and development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage all activities of the corporate accounting unit.
  • Ensure timely and accurate monthly and yearly closing of the general ledger, sub ledgers and budgetary transactions.
  • Ensure policies and procedures as established are adhered to by staff in the daily maintenance of the general ledger.
  • Monitor, develop, review and approve financial reports, audit reports, account reconciliation's and analyses.
  • Serve as the liaison to the Office of Budget and Management, Treasury, Law and other CPS departments.
  • Assign, review and approve work completed by corporate accounting staff.
  • Responsible for developing reasonable and measurable performance standards for Accounting and conduct regular performance evaluations.
  • Organize, develop or schedule ongoing training for staff related to accounting issues and assigned duties.
  • Ensure the timely and proper application of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Standards, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Best Practices and Advisories U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance, and other Federal, State and Local regulatory directives.
  • Responsible for assisting ITS in the migration or upgrading of the various Oracle Financial modules. Attend meetings, provide input, develop test scripts and direct the end-user acceptance testing.
  • Assist in enhancing and implementing systems, controls and procedures that will afford an efficient operation of the department and Chicago Public Schools. Develop and review all policy and procedural changes to the Chicago Public Schools Accounting Manual.
  • Ability to understand, create and apply complex computations with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to apply in-depth analysis, issue resolution, interpret complex accounting principles, statutes and policies and possess excellent written and communication skills.
  • As a senior leader in the Office of the Controller, the Assistant Controller for Corporate Accounting is expected to work extended hours as needed.


Education and Experience:

  • Education Required-Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's Degree a plus.
  • Certification Required-Certified Public Accountant
  • Experience Required: 5-10+ Years in a large government or decentralized organization; 5+ Years Supervisory experience with multiple direct reports.


Computer Skills:

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint; Oracle Financials, SQL programming language is a plus. Advanced Oracle or similar experience in a large decentralized organization is preferred.

City of Chicago Residency:

All employees of Chicago Public Schools are required to live within the City of Chicago. New applicants have 6 months to establish and maintain residency within the City or will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.

Company

Chicago Public Schools is truly a district on the rise. The last five years have been an unprecedented success for CPS, and during that time, our district has emerged as a beacon of what is achievable for large urban school districts across the country. Our mission is to provide a high-quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.

Company info
Telephone
773-553-1000
Location
42 W Madison St
Chicago
IL
60602
US

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