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Located in Chicago, IL
Salary: $40/hr
Pay Rate: $40/hr
The Associate Controller ensures transactional accuracy and oversees the district's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), internal/external reporting, and fiscal management for roughly 300 grants and the CCC Foundation.
Directs accounting operations, supervises and evaluates staff, prioritizes deliverables, and establishes district accounting policies.
Prepares interim and year-end trial balances and financial statements; reviews GASB, FASB, Title IV, ICCB, IPEDS, HLC, and non-profit (UPMIFA/IRS) pronouncements.
Monitors approximately 300 grants for compliance with funder agreements; manages CCC Foundation financial transactions, journal entries, statements, and tax filings.
Acts as the primary liaison for annual financial audits; collaborates with Finance and OIT to implement system upgrades and workflow improvements.
Builds partnerships with district senior leadership, CCC Foundation executives, Institutional Advancement, and external auditors.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management (Master's/MBA or CPA preferred).
Experience: 8–10 years of accounting experience within higher education and/or non-profit sectors.
Key Skills: Deep expertise in GAAP; strong analytical, organizational, decision-making, and communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Feel free to email me directly: Hilary.Lizama2@expresspros.com
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