Manager-General Accounting

The Controller's Office collects, analyzes, and reports on financial and related non-financial data for the City Colleges of Chicago. It has two sections: General Accounting and Grant Accounting 

The Controller's Office has primary responsibility for:     

• Periodic financial reports to internal and external users, including     
  • Illinois Community College Board     
  • U. S. Department of Education     
  • City of Chicago
  • Various foundations and other granting agencies
• The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and A-133     
• Financial accounting, reporting and analyses      
• Implementation and monitoring of internal accounting controls     
• Grant Accounting:  Fiscal management of grant funds     
• Fixed Asset and Inventory Accounting      
• CCC Foundation accounting: Fiscal management and support activities 

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Associate Controller-Financial Reporting & Grants, the Manager-General Accounting is responsible for managing the operational activities of the general ledger team, prioritizing multiple assignments and projects, and mobilizes efforts toward completion of work assignments with a high degree of accuracy and quality on a consistent basis.  The Manager-General Accounting assists in creating new internal accounting policies and maintaining existing policies; monitors the implementation and ensures compliance of accounting policies and procedures district - wide.  Performs related duties as required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manages staff of Accountants/Senior Accountants engaged in financial accounting, reporting, and analysis. Reviews and monitors accounting entries and account reconciliations that are generated by staff for accuracy.
• Prepares and oversees accounting staff in the preparation of financial reports to internal and external users.  Utilizes financial data to organize, prepare and present multiple pages of tables, graphs and schedules for the printing and publication of the annual ACFR, other special reporting and other projects as requested
• Prepares the annual Integrated Post Education Data Systems (IPEDS) Surveys Report. Formulates and calculates financial data by campus to create various reports and surveys for submission to external agencies on a timely basis using GASB and FASB reporting standards. 
• Develops new and enhances existing processes to improve internal accounting controls in coordination with various teams and committee. 
• Communicates and works with accounting and finance staff, district, and campus personnel to effectively present and resolve financial errors and/or discrepancies located in Campus Solutions (CS9) and PeopleSoft Finance systems.
• Remains abreast and informed of changes in accounting pronouncements from GASB, FASB and IPEDS, etc. and ensures changes are communicated to appropriate internal and external sources.
• Ensures changes are accurate, timely and incorporated into the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)Special Reports and the Integrated Post Education Data System (IPEDS).  
• Prepares the annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other Special Reports, overseeing the work of accounting staff, auditors and other external sources engaged in the gathering, review, and submission of accounting and financial data in various formats (i.e., schedules, tables, graphs, documents) for inclusion in the report. 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To                       Associate Controller-Financial Reporting & Grants

Direct Supervision          Accountant/ Senior Accountant

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Management
• A Master's degree, MBA or a CPA desirable 
• Five years of direct accounting work experience in an institution of higher education and/or with non-profit organizations including supervisory level experience 
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP)
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills  
• Excellent organizational, analytical, decision-making, and administrative skills 
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and projects, mobilize efforts toward completion, and deliver with a high degree of quality consistently 
• Must be able to work well with employees at all levels of the organization 
• Must be self-directed and innovative, able to assess current operations in an effort to improve the future goals of the District 
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, PowerPoint)