Kathy Scharko

Kathy Scharko is an experienced finance and accounting professional with a robust background in financial reporting and compliance, currently serving as Assistant Controller at the Art Institute of Chicago since January 2019. Kathy has held significant roles at the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, including Vice President of Accounting and Decision Support, where ownership of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and financial reporting is managed. Prior experience includes serving as Association Controller for YMCA Metro Chicago, Director of Financial Reporting at Illinois Institute of Technology, and various roles at DePaul University, leading initiatives in financial systems implementation and compliance. Kathy holds a Master of Accountancy and a specialization in Management Information Systems from DePaul Driehaus College of Business.