Public Finance Director: Strategy & Leadership (Remote)

GovHRUSA; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 195,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Pension

Job summary

Village of Schaumburg seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial operations, planning, budgeting, accounting, licensing, and water billing, ensuring transparency and prudent stewardship of public funds. The Director also serves as Treasurer for Police and Fire pension funds, reporting to the Village Manager and guiding a 22-person finance team.

Top candidates will hold a Master’s Degree in Accounting or related field, with at least five years in public finance and strong leadership abilities;

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices.
• Proven leadership of finance teams in public sector settings.
• Strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to meet objectives.

Responsibilities

• Direct financial operations including budgeting, accounting, licensing, and water billing.
• Ensure compliance, transparency and prudent stewardship of public funds.
• Serve as Treasurer for Police and Fire pension funds and advise executive leadership.

Skills

Governmental accounting

Team leadership

Stakeholder relations

Budgeting

Education

Master’s Degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Village of Schaumburg seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial operations, planning, budgeting, accounting, licensing, and water billing, ensuring transparency and prudent stewardship of public funds. The Director also serves as Treasurer for Police and Fire pension funds, reporting to the Village Manager and guiding a 22-person finance team.

Top candidates will hold a Master’s Degree in Accounting or related field, with at least five years in public finance and strong leadership abilities;