LEAD FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ANALYST (COMPTROLLER) - ACTIVELY RECRUITED

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

Deferred Compensation Program

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Cook County Government is seeking a Lead Financial Operations Analyst (Comptroller) to oversee accounts payable/disbursements, ensuring timely, accurate payments and strong internal controls. This role acts as a senior technical expert and liaison with internal departments and vendors.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field and at least five years in accounts payable or financial operations, with hands-on Excel and ERP experience, plus strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field is required.
• Five (5) years of experience in accounts payable, financial operations or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Leads financial operations by overseeing complex accounts payable and disbursement functions.
• Provides guidance on financial controls, compliance requirements, and process improvements.
• Performs advanced financial review and leads or coordinates period-end close activities and reporting.

Skills

Financial processes

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Process improvement

Time management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description - LEAD FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ANALYST (COMPTROLLER) - ACTIVELY RECRUITED (00139624)

Job Description

Requisition ID: 00139624

Job Posting: Sep 30, 2026, 8:39:23 PM

Closing Date: Oct 15, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Full-time Shift Start Time : 8:30 A.M. Shift End Time : 4:30 P.M.

Organization: Offices Under the President

Work Locations: Cook County Administration 161 N. Clark St.

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Leads financial operations by overseeing complex accounts payable and disbursement functions to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor payments and employee reimbursements. Serves as a high-level technical expert within the accounts payable and disbursement function, providing guidance on financial controls, compliance requirements, and process improvements. Performs advanced financial review and leads or coordinates period-end close activities and provides reporting and analysis to management to support effective financial decision-making. Ensures adherence to County policies, financial regulations, and internal controls, and acts as a primary liaison and escalation point with internal departments and external vendors regarding payment inquiries and issue resolution. Reports to the Associate Comptroller of Accounts Payable.

This position is Actively Recruited and At Will

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in accounting, finance, business administration or a directly related field and

Five (5) years of experience in accounts payable, financial operations or accounting is required.

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of financial processes, practices, and internal controls related to accounts payable and disbursements.
• Knowledge of financial systems, including financial or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review and interpret financial data.
• Ability to manage high-volume or complex financial transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff, management, and external vendors.
• Ability to develop, recommend, and implement process improvements within a financial operations environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet established deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
• For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

Salary Range: $89,698 - $99,058/year

The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

*This position requiressuccessful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty , 44-56 Political Discrimination ; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification ; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List ; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)

EEO Statement

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.

NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The County’s hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the County’s hiring decision. Cook County officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County - Office of the Inspector General. If the Cook County Inspector General sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, Cook County will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.