Archdiocese of Chicago
Position Summary
Supports a moderate APC operation and/or supports Manager FP&A in major/moderate operation(s) including annual and long-range budgeting process, management reporting and trend analysis, financial performance reporting, analysis and review process and ad-hoc analyses. Participate in initiatives to streamline, automate, and properly control the FP&A function and underlying APC operations.
Responsibilities
Develop deep understanding of the underlying operations and drivers for the budgets. Lead and manage the annual budgeting process including guidelines, systems and tools, change tracking, and review and approval. Create and manage similar for long-range planning process.
Manage and operate the management reporting and analysis process, including reports and variance analysis, trend analysis, corresponding systems and tools, and review process with operating management for the major/moderate operation(s) supported.
Work with the operations supported to develop appropriate plans to manage financial issues and opportunities and achieve budgets.
Leverage the budgeting and management reporting processes to drive accountability and financial control and help ensure the APC operation supported meets financial targets.
Participate in enterprise-wide FP&A processes (e.g., annual budgeting) and enterprise-wide infrastructure (e.g., OneStream).
Identify, design and develop opportunities to improve FP&A processes and systems, maximizing the use of automation.
Support initiatives to streamline, automate, and properly control the FP&A function.
Support goal-setting and achievement process.
No formal supervisory responsibility.
Travel (0–10%) to attend meetings at other AoC locations in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in financial accounting and reporting and/or FP&A.
Undergraduate degree in Finance/Accounting, with a preference for advanced degrees in accounting, finance or business.
CPA and/or MBA are desirable.
Experience in not-for-profit organizations is preferred.
Strong experience in FP&A, with demonstrated business acumen and financial analysis capabilities.
Initiative-taking ability to assume independence and suggest opportunities for continual improvement.
Ability to synthesize data and information into key messages, implications and recommended actions.
Strong interpersonal skills – ability to build confidence and trust.
Comfortable with high-change environments and turnaround environments.
Strong ability to set priorities in a complex environment while meeting priority goals and objectives.
Cross-functional consensus-building and coordination ability, particularly with non-Finance functions.
Strong detail orientation and willingness to engage in detail as necessary, without sacrificing the overall perspective.
Major financial systems experience is desirable: Microsoft Office suite; Lawson G/L or comparable; Hyperion/OneStream.
Major/moderate project experience.
Demonstrated high integrity and ethics in all operations and responsibilities.
Affinity for mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations and a commitment to serving the Catholic Church in the Chicago area. Must demonstrate understanding, respect and support for Catholic Church teaching, mission and values. Hiring preference will be given to candidates who are Catholic.
Travel Required Yes
Compensation This position has a salary of $85,207.64 – $108,639.74. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.
Benefits The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.
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Responsibilities
Develop deep understanding of the underlying operations and drivers for the budgets. Lead and manage the annual budgeting process including guidelines, systems and tools, change tracking, and review and approval. Create and manage similar for long-range planning process.
Manage and operate the management reporting and analysis process, including reports and variance analysis, trend analysis, corresponding systems and tools, and review process with operating management for the major/moderate operation(s) supported.
Work with the operations supported to develop appropriate plans to manage financial issues and opportunities and achieve budgets.
Leverage the budgeting and management reporting processes to drive accountability and financial control and help ensure the APC operation supported meets financial targets.
Participate in enterprise-wide FP&A processes (e.g., annual budgeting) and enterprise-wide infrastructure (e.g., OneStream).
Identify, design and develop opportunities to improve FP&A processes and systems, maximizing the use of automation.
Support initiatives to streamline, automate, and properly control the FP&A function.
Support goal-setting and achievement process.
No formal supervisory responsibility.
Travel (0–10%) to attend meetings at other AoC locations in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in financial accounting and reporting and/or FP&A.
Undergraduate degree in Finance/Accounting, with a preference for advanced degrees in accounting, finance or business.
CPA and/or MBA are desirable.
Experience in not-for-profit organizations is preferred.
Strong experience in FP&A, with demonstrated business acumen and financial analysis capabilities.
Initiative-taking ability to assume independence and suggest opportunities for continual improvement.
Ability to synthesize data and information into key messages, implications and recommended actions.
Strong interpersonal skills – ability to build confidence and trust.
Comfortable with high-change environments and turnaround environments.
Strong ability to set priorities in a complex environment while meeting priority goals and objectives.
Cross-functional consensus-building and coordination ability, particularly with non-Finance functions.
Strong detail orientation and willingness to engage in detail as necessary, without sacrificing the overall perspective.
Major financial systems experience is desirable: Microsoft Office suite; Lawson G/L or comparable; Hyperion/OneStream.
Major/moderate project experience.
Demonstrated high integrity and ethics in all operations and responsibilities.
Affinity for mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations and a commitment to serving the Catholic Church in the Chicago area. Must demonstrate understanding, respect and support for Catholic Church teaching, mission and values. Hiring preference will be given to candidates who are Catholic.
Travel Required Yes
Compensation This position has a salary of $85,207.64 – $108,639.74. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.
Benefits The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.
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