Finance Director | Village of Evergreen Park

The Village of Evergreen Park is seeking an experienced municipal finance professional to serve as its Finance Director.  This executive-level position is responsible for managing a $76 million annual budget, including a $37 million General Fund and a $16 million capital improvement program.

Position Overview:  

The Finance Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of all financial operations for the Village. This role manages accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, investments, audits, internal controls, cash management, and financial policy development. The Finance Director plays a critical role in long-range financial planning, capital planning, pension oversight, and debt management.

The position coordinates the Village’s annual audit; works closely with the Mayor, department heads, and pension boards; and ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Interested candidates are encouraged to view the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in fiscal operations.
• Experience with municipal audits, budgets, pension systems, and capital financing.
• Experience with Tax levies,TIFs, debt issuance, and treasury management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Municipal or government accounting.
• Prior experience as a Finance Director, Assistant Finance Director, or senior municipal finance professional preferred.
• CPA, CPFO, or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• Experience with software conversions.
• Municipal auditing background welcomed.

Work Schedule:

Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Salary and Benefits:

This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary range of $155,000 - $170,000, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension, deferred compensation options, paid time off, and other Village benefits.