Deputy Comptroller | Cook County

General Overview:

Assists the Comptroller in directing and coordinating the County activities concerned with financial administration, general accounting, financial and statistical reporting. Assists the Comptroller in directing the auditing, revision and settlement of all County credit and debit accounts. Assists the Comptroller in the development of financial policy and strategic programs and operations. Acts as a liaison in advising the Cook County Board of Commissioners, President, and Chief Financial Officer on desirable fiscal operational adjustments and changes due to tax revisions. Assists the Comptroller in the overall management of the Comptroller’s Office, delivery of services, and formulation of operational policy.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Assists the Comptroller directing subordinates in preparing administrative procedures for various departmental budgets based upon past, current and anticipated expenses and revenues. Assists in the supervision of the County’s books and records of accounts reflecting receipts, disbursements, assets, liabilities and financial position. Researches, recommends, drafts and evaluates accounting and departmental business service procedures and policies to plan methods for ensuring timely receipt of payments, thereby reducing costs of accounting operations, and expediting the flow of work. Assists in the compilation of data and preparation of financial and operating reports for planning effective administration of County activities by management. Makes recommendations to the Comptroller concerning means of reducing County operating costs and increasing revenues, based on knowledge of market trends, financial reports, and governmental operating procedures. Aids in the development and enforcement of policies and procedures. Assists the Comptroller in fulfilling the Comptroller’s Office responsibilities for all financial records, the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, appropriation ordinance, tax levy and resolutions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Complete knowledge and understanding of all facets of financial procedures, accounting systems and budget management with respect to the role of a Comptroller in a government setting. Ability to verbally discuss financial problems with department representatives, elected officials and administrative personnel and to prepare oral and written reports. Ability to analyze numerical problems and develop accounting systems to accurately control the financial activity of the County. Ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate fiscal projects. Ability to recommend solutions to financial problems and implement them as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree PLUS a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in, accounting, finance, or administration of a large and complex organization OR equivalent combination of professional work experience, training and education. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in commerce, accounting or finance. Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Law Degree. Experience in the financial administration for a large and complex public or governmental organization