Deputy Finance Director - Municipal Finance & Strategy Leader

Village of Westmont; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit pay

Department bonuses

Vacation leave

10 paid holidays

4 floating holidays

Sick leave with long-term payout

Longevity pay

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

IMRF Pension

457 Plans

Flexible Spending

Job summary

Village of Westmont is seeking a Deputy Finance Director to oversee the Accounting Division, report to the Director of Finance, and safeguard the Village's financial integrity through expert reporting and strategic financial management.

The role partners with the Finance Director to implement major projects, manage investments, and supervise payroll, AP/AR, GL, and compliance. Requires strong accounting, 2+ years of supervisory municipal experience, and ERP/software proficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting and financial reporting background with at least 2 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a municipal environment.
• Ability to think creatively and apply analytical rigor to complex financial problems.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and initiative to improve processes.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information across all levels of the organization.
• Experience using complex ERP systems as well as Google Workspace or the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Finance Director to align financial decisions with strategic goals.
• Lead projects and programs such as time management, long-term forecasts, and new districts.
• Contribute to investment portfolio management.
• Direct payroll, accounts payable/receivable, GL management, compliance and reporting.
• Collaborate with staff, management and elected officials.
• Prepare and verify accurate financial reports for the Village of Westmont and Westmont Public Library.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Supervisory experience

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Village of Westmont is seeking a Deputy Finance Director to oversee the Accounting Division, report to the Director of Finance, and safeguard the Village's financial integrity through expert reporting and strategic financial management.

The role partners with the Finance Director to implement major projects, manage investments, and supervise payroll, AP/AR, GL, and compliance. Requires strong accounting, 2+ years of supervisory municipal experience, and ERP/software proficiency.