Director, Finance Department - City of North Chicago, IL

Director, Finance Department (Comptroller)
City of North Chicago, IL

Salary: $101,150.00 - $122,522.00 Annually
Location: City Hall - 1850 Lewis Ave., North Chicago, Illinois
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Under the direction of the Mayor and Chief of Staff, this position serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the City; responsible for directing fiscal accounting, payroll administration, accounts payable, revenue collection and all accounting functions of the City.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises all staff in department, including evaluation and discipline when necessary;
• Advises Mayor and Elected Officials regarding fiscal and budgeting policies;
• Consults with and guides Department Heads on fiscal and budgeting matters and related polices, ordinances and laws;
• Prepares annual budget, appropriation ordinance, tax levy ordinances and other related fiscal ordinances;
• Develops Capital Improvement Bond program and presents to Mayor and Elected Officials;
• Prepares necessary information and documents for sales of bonds;
• Directs accounting of all City fund accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices;
• Assists with annual City audit, provides necessary information to City's auditing firm;
• Directly supervises daily administration of payroll, accounts payable and revenue collection.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationship with colleagues, subordinates and general public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MBA Preferred and CPA;
• Requires minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible administrative and management experience in accounting, with five (5) years in a municipal finance management setting;
• Requires thorough knowledge of municipal accounting and finance practices; state and local financial laws and procedures.