ASSOCIATE – Community Development Finance, KANE, MC KENNA AND ASSOCIATES, INC. - Chicago, IL

KANE, MC KENNA AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

ASSOCIATE – Community Development Finance

Location: Chicago, IL

Type: Full-time

We are seeking an Associate to participate in Economic Development and related projects.

Assignments could include Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District designation, Business District

(BD) designation, project financial analysis and municipal finance analysis.

We are seeking candidates with a background in Community/Economic Development and

Economics/Finance Research. Responsibilities would include: research, quantitative and

qualitative analysis and technical writing (including memoranda and reports). Multiple project

assignments are expected and applicants should demonstrate the ability review information

and to present summaries based on such reviews.

Requirements of Position

Candidates must have a graduate degree in urban planning, business or finance and

demonstrate the following:

 Quantitative analysis skills, particularly using Microsoft Excel

 Communication skills

 Ability to organize presentations and/or project summaries

 Strong writing skills

Other Areas Helpful to the Position

 Ability to conduct demographic and economic analysis

 Real estate financial analysis and feasibility

 Tax projections

The firm supports the professional growth of its staff and encourages all professionals to

become active in professional and trade organizations. Salaries and benefits are competitive,

based on experience, and are augmented by performance-based bonus compensation.

All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color,

religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status,

age physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge

from military service.

Application Process

Please respond by submitting the following via email to rrychlicki@kanemckenna.com, address

your materials to Robert Rychlicki, Executive Vice President:

 Relevant samples of your professional or academic work

Cover letter

 Resume

Downtown Development Director - City of Grand Junction, CO

Downtown Development Director

City of Grand Junction

May 4, 2015 

Experience: 

3-5 years

Website: 

http://www.gjcity.org

Location: 

Grand Junction, CO

The Community Grand Junction, the western gateway to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, is located 250 miles west of Denver and 270 miles east of Salt Lake City. A city of 60,000, Grand Junction is the regional center for Colorado's Western Slope and Eastern Utah and serves as the county seat for Mesa County. Situated along Interstate 70 and served by a regional airport, Grand Junction is the regional center for commercial, financial, governmental and cultural activities.

The Organization The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was established in 1977 for the purpose of preventing blight and deterioration of property and property values within its district. The primary responsibility of the DDA is to support and facilitate economic development efforts to enhance the downtown community through capital investment. Tax Increment Financing (TIF), approved in 1981, is the primary source of DDA funding.

The Position
The ideal candidate for the DDA Executive Director will have proven experience and strength in the areas of communication, consensus building and problem solving. Primary responsibilities include: 

• Creation and implementation of economic development, housing, redevelopment and marketing strategies for the DDA district. 
• Working in partnership with the DDA Board to plan, direct, coordinate and oversee the programs and operations of the DDA. 
• Effectively representing the interests of the DDA when partnering with other governmental, commercial and non-profit organizations of the community.

Qualifications 
The ideal candidate will have:

• Familiarity with real estate construction, finance, contracting and project management. 
• A thorough understanding of the necessary elements of a successful and thriving downtown. 
• Experience working with a Board of Directors. 
• Experience interacting with governmental agencies. 
• Experience with governmental grant writing. 
• Experience developing and managing a multi-million dollar budget. 
• Experience with public sector budgeting, TIF and grant writing. 
• Business development skills. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule. 
• Success as a self-starter, self-motivated and as a problem solver. 
• Senior level management experience. 
• Strong leadership skills. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills. 
• Experience with media and public relations. 
• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration, engineering, urban planning or other field closely related to this position. 
• Equivalent to four years of increasingly responsible experience in public economic development, public administration or field closely related to this position with at least two years of management responsibility.

Compensation: The salary for this position will be between $50,000-$80,000 depending on qualifications plus an attractive benefit package. Highlights of the benefit package include health and dental insurance with premiums largely paid by the DDA, an attractive 401(a) retirement plan and access to other deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, a general leave program supplemented by short and long-term disability programs and employer-paid life insurance.

Application Procedure: The City of Grand Junction is assisting the DDA with this recruitment. Interested applicants may obtain a City application and information on how to apply on the City’s website www.gjcity.org-Jobs. Applications are due by Friday, May 29, 2015. For visually/hearing/voice impaired dial 711 (TTY). EOE.

Telephone interviews with top candidates will be scheduled for June 1-3, 2015. The selection process with finalists is scheduled for June 18-19, 2015.

For more information about the DDA, Downtown Grand Junction and the Grand Junction area visit www.downtowngj.org, www.gjcity.org, www.visitgrandjunction.com and www.gjchamber.org.

Financial Advisor, Ehlers

Financial Advisor

With 60 years of experience in navigating the maze of financial options, Ehlers has been helping local governments in the Upper Midwest to build better communities.  Our team of experts offers clients the best in a variety of economic development and municipal financial services.   We currently have an opening for a Financial Advisor in our Illinois office.  

Among other responsibilities, you will work closely with clients in developing public finance solutions for consideration by municipal, county, and other government bodies that address the needs of the client; meet their economic development and redevelopment needs; structure bond issues to meet capital finance needs of clients; oversee the bond sale process; and prepare long term financial plans.  Preferred candidates will have experience with economic development tools including Tax Increment Financing as well as Community Development/Planning.

Ehlers employees share in the ownership of the company through a company sponsored stock purchase plan (ESOP).  We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes the ESOP, as well as 401K and profit sharing.  See www.ehlers-inc.com for a complete job description.  For consideration please email your resume to:  hr@ehlers-inc.com.  

Ehlers is an equal opportunity employer.

Finance Director, Village of Round Lake Beach - Round Lake Beach, IL

Finance Director | Village of Round Lake Beach
POSTED ON AUG 11, 2014 AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

The Village of Round Lake Beach, Illinois (population 28,175), located in western Lake County is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Finance Director. 

The Finance Director is a senior management level position that reports to the Village Administrator and is responsible for planning and managing all aspects of the Village's Finance Department. 

Responsibilities of this position include: development and implementation of village wide financial policies; oversight of accounting and financial management of the Village's funds; coordinate the preparation of the comprehensive annual financial report; and financial forecasting, debt management and analysis. 

Department responsibilities also include payroll, assistance in preparation of annual budget, supervising Finance Department personnel and serving as liaison to Police Pension Board, TIF Joint Review Board and other miscellaneous bodies. 

Requirements for the position include a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration; CPA or Master's Degree preferred. 

Salary range $95,000 - $105,000 with excellent benefit package. Candidates holding current Assistant or Deputy Finance Municipal, Township or Park District positions, ready to move on to their next career goal are encouraged to apply. 

The Village has offered the experience necessary to allow previous directors to successfully continue their career path with both larger municipalities, and county positions. Position open until filled. The Village of Round Lake Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

LOCATION:

Village of Round Lake Beach
1937 N. Municipal Way
Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
United States

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send resume, letter of interest, salary history and five references that can attest to skills and abilities as an attachment to HR@rlbeach.org