Senior Financial Operations & AP Lead (Comptroller)

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

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