Westmont, IL – Deputy Finance Director

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

Deputy Finance Director

The Deputy Finance Director serves as a key fiscal leader, reporting to the Director of Finance, with primary responsibility for the complex oversight of the Accounting Division's daily operations and safeguarding the Village's financial integrity via expert reporting and strategic financial management. In this role, the ideal candidate has the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the quality of life of Westmont residents and improve the work experience for employees at the Village. We enjoy a collaborative relationship within the Finance team as well as with all departments of the Village and are looking for someone who can positively contribute to this dynamic!

Day to Day Life as Deputy Finance Director

• Partner with the Finance Director to align the Village's strategic 'big picture' goals and objectives with both daily and long term financial decisions
• Play a leadership role in implementing new projects and programs such as UKG ready time, 10 year financial forecast, new TIF Districts, and new Village strategic goals
• Contribute to the Village's active management of its investment portfolio
• Direct and supervise the daily coordination and execution of critical accounting operations, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger management, compliance and reporting
• Engage cooperatively within a team environment, fostering strong working relationships with staff, management and elected officials
• Responsible for the preparation and verification of accurate and reliable financial reports for both the Village of Westmont and Westmont Public Library

Experience and attributes that will contribute to success in this role:

• Strong accounting and financial reporting background with at least 2 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a municipal environment
• Demonstrated capacity to think creatively and apply analytical rigor to complex financial problems, developing and implementing effective, well-thought-out solutions
• Highly self-motivated with a strong work ethic, consistently taking initiative to manage workload, meet deadlines and pursue continuous improvement in processes
• Ability to work with and communicate complex financial information effectively across all levels of the organization
• Experience using complex ERP systems as well as Google Workspace or the Microsoft Office Suite

For more information and full job description, please visit the Village website at:

https://westmont.illinois.gov/206/Employment-Opportunities

Your hard work pays off!

While we have high expectations of staff, we appreciate that people have lives outside of work. This is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Merit Pay as well the ability to receive Department and Spot Bonuses
• Vacation (available from date of hire)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 4 Floating Holidays
• Sick leave (accrued with no cap and a cash payout upon 20 years of service or retirement)
• Longevity pay (1% on top of base pay for every five years of continuous service)
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
• IMRF Pension
• 457 Plans
• Flexible Spending

Compensation:

This is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position. The hiring range is $102,939/year - $135,124.08/year DOQ.

Do you want to join our team?

The Village of Westmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications received by Monday, November 16, 2026 will be given priority consideration. Interviews are planned Tuesday, December 1, 2026.