Assistant Finance Director, Village of Glen Ellyn - Glen Ellyn, IL

Assistant Finance Director | Village of Glen Ellyn
POSTED ON OCT 3, 2014 AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

DESCRIPTION: The job duties of the position include, but are not limited to, assisting the Finance Director in managing the day-to-day operations of the Department, overseeing the cashier, utility billing, accounts payable, customer service, and payroll operations. Position ensures proper recording of all Village financial transactions; supervises and develops highly effective work teams; and provides excellent customer service to residents. Position serves as an integral member of the Village’s budget team, and also produces and distributes timely financial and statistical reports; completes the Village’s Comprehensive Annual Finance Report (CAFR), and coordinates the Village’s application for the GFOA awards. The incumbent acts as the Finance Director in her/his absence. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Assist the Finance Director in managing the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department; act as the Finance Director in her/his absence. • Assume full responsibility for directing the effective operations of the utility billing, accounts payable/receivable, customer service, and payroll functions of the Finance Department. • Responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Village’s health insurance and liability insurance programs. • Ensure the integrity of data channeled into the financial accounting system through the cash receipts, cash disbursements, budget entries, and general journal cycles. • Responsible for the preparation of the monthly financial statements and quarterly Village Board financial reports; perform detailed account analysis and prepare complex financial models and reports, as needed. • Assume full responsibility for the timely completion of the Village and Glenbard Wastewater Authority annual audit process, and the Village’s application for the associated GFOA award programs. • Participate as an integral member of the Village budget team; assists Finance Director and other Department Heads with budget information requests and reports; assists with completing the final budget document. • Participate in the development and implementation of Department goals, objectives, policies and priorities. • Assist with developing and implementing departmental operating policies and procedures, and strong internal controls. • Respond to customer complaints by providing swift and effective resolution to issues as they arise. • Direct, schedule, and assign work to designated personnel. • Participate in the selection, training, motivation and evaluation of personnel; provide or coordinate team training; work with team members to correct deficiencies; implement corrective disciplinary measures, as needed. • Represent the Finance Department to other Village departments, elected officials, outside agencies and the general public; explain, justify and defend programs, policies, and activities; and negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues. • Participate on a variety of boards and committees; attend and participate in professional meetings; provide staff support and serve as a liaison to various commissions, which include determining and producing agendas, providing research, and developing actions items. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates applying for this position must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Public Administration. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or advanced degree is preferred. A minimum of four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting and finance, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience, is required. Public accounting experience is preferred. The Village is seeking candidates who are self-starters, and possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders (e.g. residents, employees, senior management, and elected officials). Position requires individuals who can communicate effectively in both written and verbal form. The preferred candidate must be able to demonstrate proven ability to think quickly on his/her feet, and be able to use good judgment in effectively defining and solving problems. Must also be able to tactfully take control of a situation, and also be able to effectively delegate and prioritize work to staff members. Successful candidates will possess the ability to perform complex mathematical calculations, and be able to prepare and monitor budgets, audits, and various financial reports. Previous public speaking/presentation experience is desirable. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate previous experience using enterprise financial/accounting software systems; prior experience using Munis (Tyler Technlogies) would be ideal. Candidates must be computer savvy, and have excellent MS Office software skills (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). The Village’s normal hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additional hours will be required, as needed, for early morning and evening meetings, including Village Board and Finance Commission meetings. SALARY/BENEFITS: The pay offered for this full-time, exempt position is $73,549-$92,664 DOQ, with excellent fringe benefits.

LOCATION:

535 Duane St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
United States

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to vgeresume@glenellyninfo.org. Hard copies (faxed, mailed, hand-delivered) of resumes will be declined.
2. Applicants must indicate (Job ID: #26-14 Asst. Finance Director) in the subject line of their e-mail.
3. The selected finalist will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check, reference check, and post offer medical physical with a drug screening.
4. The position is open until filled; however, first review of applications will begin on October 20, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.

Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Human Resources at 630-469-5000. The Village of Glen Ellyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.