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Contact:

Kelly Venegas
kvenegas@dcgary.org

Posted 9/12/2024

Job Title:

Controller

Hours:

Full time

Organization:

Diocese of Gary
9292 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
dcgary.org

Description:

The Controller supports the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in managing the Pastoral Center’s accounting staff and their responsibilities. Has specific tasks in maintaining accurate general ledger accounts for the Diocese of Gary’s accounting records. Prepares the monthly Diocesan financial statements and is the lead project manager for the Diocese of Gary Central Office Budget process. Maintains financial records and allocation worksheets for the annual CSA campaign, annual Parish Quota calculations and Fixed Asset and depreciation schedules. Supervises the accounting staff consisting of A/R, A/P and Payroll as well as Staff Accountant for day-to-day financial transactions. Prepares annual audit schedules and audit report for the outside CPA firm under the guidance of CFO.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have the following skills: strong attention to detail, ability to work with others, proficiency with Microsoft suite software including Excel and Word as well as Microsoft 365, Teams and Outlook, Blackbaud financial edge nxt and raisers edge as well as other commonly used financial software such as QuickBooks and payroll accounting software. The most qualified candidate will possess an undergraduate or master’s degree in accounting, additional credentials such as a cpa designation is a plus. Experience as accounting or business manager, preferably in a Catholic Church setting, is a plus. Experience in supervisory roles is a plus.

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