Assistant Director of Finance

Village of Bolingbrook; Bolingbrook (IL); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Village of Bolingbrook seeks an Assistant Director of Finance to perform complex accounting and financial tasks, oversee financial reporting, assist with the annual audit, and ensure grant accounting compliance under OMB A-133 guidelines. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field; a Master's, CPA, or CPFO is preferred.

Strong GAAP/GASB knowledge, MUNIS experience, and excellent leadership and communication skills are essential as you lead staff, manage

Formación

• Education & Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
• GAAP and GASB standards knowledge for governmental accounting and public financial reporting.
• Experience with Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts and Special Service Areas (SSAs).
• Proficiency with municipal accounting software; Tyler Technologies MUNIS preferred.
• Regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local statutes and Village policies.
• Strong communication skills to engage with staff, residents, and business owners.
• Discretion and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing workloads.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop the Finance team by mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Manage municipal financial data by analyzing revenues/expenses, tracking assets, and projecting cash flow.
• Streamline financial workflows using technology to enhance internal controls and reduce manual tasks.
• Oversee the annual budget process and assist departments with budget proposals.
• Represent the Finance Department at Village Board, Finance Committee, and Pension Board meetings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate funding requests and align them with community goals.
• Support the Finance Director and perform other assigned duties.

Conocimientos

GAAP & GASB

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Internal controls

Discretion & integrity

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Public Administration or related

Master's CPA or CPFO preferred

Herramientas

MUNIS (Tyler Technologies)

Municipal accounting software

Descripción del empleo

The Assistant Director of Finance performs complex accounting and financial tasks involving the operation and control of the Village's financial matters. The work of this class requires professional level accounting work in the maintenance of financial accounting and reporting systems. Assist with the annual audit process, ensures compliance for grant accounting in accordance with OMB Circular A-133, and participates in special projects as assigned.

Salary: $120,000-$135,000 per year based on qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Finance team by mentoring staff and promoting a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Manage municipal financial data by analyzing historical revenues and expenditures, tracking fixed assets, and projecting cash flows.
• Streamline financial workflows by leveraging technology and automation to eliminate manual tasks and strengthen internal controls.
• Oversee the annual budget process by establishing guidelines and assisting all Village departments with their budget proposals.
• Represent the Finance Department at Village Board, Finance Committee, and Pension Board meetings, and participate in community events.
• Partner with stakeholders to evaluate funding requests from department heads, board members, and the public, finding collaborative ways to achieve community goals.
• Support the Finance Director and perform other duties as required or assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Education & Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree, CPA, or CPFO (Certified Public Finance Officer) designation is strongly preferred.
• Governmental Accounting Expertise: In-depth knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards, municipal budgetary systems, and public financial reporting.
• Special Municipal Financing: Experience working with Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts and Special Service Areas (SSAs).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with municipal accounting software, with Tyler Technologies MUNIS experience strongly preferred.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ability to accurately interpret and apply federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, and Village policies.
• Communication & Engagement: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with Village staff, residents, and business owners.
• Discretion & Integrity: Proven ability to handle sensitive financial information with strict confidentiality.
• Resilience & Professionalism: Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities calmly and accept constructive feedback professionally

Special Requirements

Residency within a municipality, any portion of which is located within thirteen (13) miles of the center of the Village of Bolingbrook. The position involves regular and irregular shift work. Work shifts are normally eight-hour days Monday – Friday but may be extended due to unexpected workloads or meeting unusual or unplanned schedules.