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Assistant Controller

Spero Family Services
Mount Vernon, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/28/2025 CLOSED ON 12/27/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Spero Family Services?

Are you a detail-driven accounting professional looking to take the next step in your career? Are you looking for an opportunity to build your accounting skills while also growing into a leadership position?

We are currently seeking an Assistant Controller to play a key role in managing our financial operations, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining compliance — all while working alongside a supportive and motivated team. In this role you will work closely with our Controller to strengthen financial reporting, improve processes, and maintain required documents.

At Spero Family Services, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community. Regardless of their position, every member of our staff plays an important role in those efforts. If you are passionate about helping others and possess the necessary skills, we invite you to apply!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Funding Source Cost Reporting
  • Monthly Financials
  • Cost Allocations
  • Federally Negotiated Indirect Cost Reporting
  • Documents and Bank Statements
  • Audits
  • Deposits
  • Fixed Assets

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or previous experience. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business related field or 5 years relevant experience preferred.

Skills: Must be organized, able to multi-task, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, basic computer skills, and detail oriented. Must have intermediate Excel skills and be able to compute, analyze, and interpret data. Must be able to work independently and use business acumen to recognize end-goals and build / execute appropriate plans. Must have the ability to recognize and report issues or concerns pertaining to finance operations.

Miscellaneous: Must pass all pre-employment drug screens and background clearances. Must be able to sit for long periods of time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • All employees are required to complete a background check prior to being hired. Any issues with that?

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47,000 - $57,000

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