McCarthy is named Sun-Times controller

Helen D. McCarthy has been named vice president and controller ofthe Chicago Sun-Times, publisher F. David Radler announced today.

In her new position, McCarthy will be responsible for accountingfunctions of the American flagship in the worldwide chain ofHollinger International Inc. newspapers.

"With more than 15 years' experience in both the public andprivate sector, Helen is supremely qualified for the challenges ofthis position," Radler said.McCarthy joined the Sun-Times as director of accounting in 1993after handling a variety of assignments for FMC Corp., Ernst & Youngand Litton Industries Inc.McCarthy is a graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee,where she earned an accounting degree and was a member of theuniversity's women's basketball team.She is a resident of suburban Westchester.