Finance Director | Village of Oak Park

The Village of Oak Park is seeking a dedicated Finance Director to join our team.

The Finance Director leads the Village’s financial operations, guiding planning, analysis, budgeting, and reporting while anticipating risks and emerging trends. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Director also oversees the department’s strategic plan, data analysis, procurement, safety and risk management, and policy development. The Finance Director collaborates with the Village Manager, Executive Team, and Village Board to develop, manage, and continuously improve the Village’s long-term financial plan to ensure sustainability, resiliency, and equitable service delivery. The Village currently benefits from the leadership of an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer, who will support a smooth transition until April 2026, when the new Finance Director will assume full responsibility for the Village’s financial operations.

The Finance Director will have the opportunity to:

• Work with the team to review Finance Department operations, budget development, and administration, and recommend improvements.
• Help shape financial strategies and plans to support once-in-a-generation infrastructure projects, including construction of a new Police Facility and the redevelopment or substantial renovation of Village Hall.
• Lead the Village Board’s goal of Community Affordability in partnership with Village leadership.
• Support the creation of a financial incentive framework and policies to promote economic vitality and strategic growth.
• Anticipate and prepare the organization to meet future challenges and trends.
• Foster accountability through financial management reports, strategy maps, and metrics.
• Continue developing financial planning and analysis capabilities across the organization.

The Ideal candidate brings expertise in municipal accounting, budgeting, and finance, with a strong understanding of investment programs, debt management, and financial forecasting. Additional skills include: 

• Ability to evaluate complex business proposals and develop effective solutions.
• General understanding of laws related to finance and municipal operations.
• Strong people skills to interact and influence management, staff, and partners.
• Cultural competence to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Experience building teams and implementing innovative processes.
• Strong learning orientation and adaptability to trends and challenges.

The Village of Oak Park is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing that creating a respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment must be intentional. Equal opportunity is provided regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

The pay range for this position is $162,500 to $235,600  with an anticipated starting salary no higher than the midpoint of the range. This is an exempt, non-union position.For more information about the Finance Director role go to https://www.oak-park.us/Government/Village-Jobs/2025-08-28-Finance-Director. The Village of Oak Park offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, IMRF pension eligibility,deferred compensation plan, social security,vacation,sick leave and other benefits.