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AVP Controller

Church Pension Group (CPG) is a financial services organization located in Midtown Manhattan. CPG was founded in 1917 to provide pension benefits to eligible clergy of the Episcopal Church. Since then, its mission has expanded to include life and disability insurance, health benefits, property & casualty insurance, and publishing.

The Accounting team within Corporate Finance is responsible for accurate and timely reporting for all financial transactions of Church Pension Group. The AVP Controller, will report into the VP, Accounting, managing subordinate managers and professionals and will be responsible for the outlined duties below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues, both for purposes of relationship building and meaningful collaboration.

Leading monthly, quarterly, and annual close for affiliate entities through your experiences by:

Preparing financial statements for external reporting and managing balance sheets
Ensuring compliance with and preparation of reports in accordance with applicable government regulations
Delegating accounting tasks to junior staff
Contributing to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed

Partnering with business stakeholders and team members through your influencing and critical thinking skills

To assist with management of accounting and auditing and within the organization
To ensure that all corporate and required accounting policies and procedures are documented and followed by the organization.
To ensure accounting inaccuracies and imbalances are reconciled timely.
To collaborate with Director of Accounting Policy & External Reporting and business with implementation of new accounting standards and address identified financial control gaps.

Spearheading digital technology implementation through your experiences by:

Participating in developing and implementing new accounting systems and processes

Providing recommendations for process improvements based on your analytical skills.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Intermediate computer skills
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Advanced knowledge of General Ledger applications
A solid understanding of finance and accounting principles
Strong knowledge of financial controls
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly skilled in math, accounting, and financial processes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Detail oriented and highly organized
Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks
Excellent critical thinking skills
Solid understanding of GAAP and applicable regulations

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

B.S. or B.A. required in finance or accounting. MBA preferred.
10+ years of financial services experience preferred.
CPA required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Commuting to the office, on average, three days a week. Extensive use of a computer keyboard is a demand of the position to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a disability to perform the essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Currently, hybrid work environment, which requires working in CPG’s office Tuesdays through Thursdays and flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Church Pension Group employees must maintain a professional, compassionate, and trustworthy work environment always. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job within this environment.

Salary Range: $185,000 - $205,000

Join us and Create A Better Future For Yourself!

Flexible Benefits available to eligible employees:

Medical (including Vision)
Dental
Supplemental Dental

Core Benefits automatically provided to eligible employees:

Employer funded defined benefit pension plan (five year vesting)
Employee Life Insurance
Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage
Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage (elected as either pre-tax or after-tax)
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Worker’s Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Retiree health insurance (eligible after 10 years)
Retiree life insurance

Elective Benefits available to eligible employees:

401(k) with matching contributions (immediate vesting)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Commuter Benefits
New York’s 529 College Savings Program (NY State residents)

Educational Assistance Program available to eligible employees

Maternity/Paternity Leave available to eligible employees

Time Off available to eligible employees: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Please understand that, as a general policy, CPG does not sponsor visas.

EOE: Minorities/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation
If you are a CPG employee, please use your CPG email address when creating your profile to apply.