GENERAL INTRODUCTION:

The Archbishop is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the particular Church entrusted to him. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ’s mission present and enduring as Shepherd of the Christian Community. In order to fulfill his mission, the Archbishop employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people). He shares with them the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

(Directory on the Pastoral Ministry of Bishops, 198)

Each position employed in the Chancery Offices helps to extend the ministry of the Archbishop in particular ways as outlined in the position description.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE:

The Assistant Controller, Shared Services, will have responsibility for accounting and financial reporting for Associated Catholic Cemeteries (ACC), the St Joseph Foundation (StJF), Benefit Services Office (BSO) and Payroll for these entities and Fulcrum Foundation (FF) and chancery offices (CCAS). This position will maintain the cloud-based GL Software (Serenic Nav 365) for each. The position will manage a team consisting of two Accountants, an Accounting Specialist, and the Payroll Supervisor. They will also assist ACC and the Chancery in preparing office goals and objectives, develop work plans, review subordinates’ analyses, and continue to build shared services platform. The Assistant Controller provides advice and technical assistance to the Controller, accounting office staff and other Chancery Departments.

ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIES:

• Supports the Associated Catholic Cemeteries in implementing their Mission by reviewing accounting policies and procedures and ensuring the timely delivery of financial reports.
• Manages Shared Services staff, provides training and resources to achieve the organization’s goals and the accounting objectives.
• Responsible for overseeing the preparation of monthly / quarterly financial statements, actual to budget comparisons, variance analysis, monthly account reconciliations, cash forecasting, and cash flow statements. Maintains the chart of accounts, general journal posting/processing, and all other month end procedures.
• Responsible for the preparation of the annual operating, capital, and cash budgets, including coordinating with the managers, directors, and board of directors.
• Responsible for preparing business metrics on a monthly, quarterly, annually or on an adhoc basis to management.
• Oversees and is responsible for all aspects of bi-weekly payroll processing, for the supported locations. Works closely with Payroll Services Office (PSO) and Benefits Services Office (BSO) to ensure accurate payroll and benefits for employees in these locations.
• Oversees and is responsible for the monthly accounts payable and accounts receivable cycle, cash management and bank reconciliations, for all entities.
• Oversees and is responsible for all aspects of the tax reporting for all entities.
• Responsible for overseeing the annual audits for all entities and internal companies, responding to information requests, preparing supporting schedules and analysis for the independent auditors.
• Responsible for the computer systems administration, which includes A/R software at ACC (Nexus) and the General Ledger Software used by all shared services companies, Serenic Nav 365.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability and desire to use God-given gifts and talents in service of the Archdiocese
• Experience managing junior employees in an accounting organization, minimum 3 years
• Education
  • BS/BA degree in Accounting, or equivalent
  • CPA, or in process
• Experience
  • Proficiency with computers, especially Microsoft Office and Excel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with computerized accounting systems, Serenic Nav 365 preferred
• Experience with computerized fundraising systems, RE (Blackbaud) preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of people.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Not for profit accounting experience, preferred

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits is offered including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.