Superintendent of Finance, Personnel, & IT | Prospect Heights Park District - Prospect Heights, IL

The Prospect Heights Park District serves over 15,000 residents mostly from the City of Prospect Heights, a small portion of the Villages of Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights and Wheeling. The agency’s operating budget is over $5 million which includes a recreation center with gymnasium & fitness room, in addition to an outdoor swimming pool, 18-hole golf course, banquet facility, 4-mile bike path, 14 park sites with tennis courts, ball fields, etc. over 71 acres of land. The agency employs 20 full time, 25 part time and about 134 seasonal employees. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall administration and management of finance and accounting, human resources and information technology systems.

This is a full-time exempt position, working at least 40 hours per average work week. The benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision and life insurance (basic and voluntary); IMRF pension plan; short and long-term disability; 457(b) deferred compensation plan; AFLAC; wellness programs and incentives; paid holidays and time off; paid professional development opportunities and memberships; cell phone reimbursement; facility and program usage.

QUILIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.
• Three years of satisfactory proven experience in governmental accounting with a thorough understanding of principles and practices of municipal fund accounting.
• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or additional years of experience preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certified Public Officers Program Certification (CPFO) preferred.
• Advanced and thorough knowledge of computer/server operations including but not limited to expert proficiency in Microsoft Office, registration and financial accounting software programs. Experience in Incode, Paycor, Rec Trac and Golf Now a plus.

RESPONSIBILITY:

This position is a department head which oversees two staff members who support the finance, accounting, human resources, and information technology functions.

Essential duties include to plan, organize, and control all general accounting and finance operations (including but not limited to: general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, program registration, investments, fixed assets, and tax reporting).

Generate and analyze monthly financial statements.Prepare and manage annual budget including monthly monitoring and reporting in accordance with appropriation levels.

Prepare, publish, and file annual Levy, Truth in Taxation, and Budget and Appropriation ordinances as well as all financial and business operations reports as required by law.

Serve as the key liaison to external auditors and prepare work sheets and assist auditor in annual District and special audits.

Periodically review the agency’s investment portfolio and recommend investment opportunities in accordance with District’s investment policies.

Serve as the District’s “Disclosure Officer” responsible for enforcing the agency’s debt issuance disclosures policy and procedures.

This department head will supervise the accounting clerk and the human resources / payroll coordinator. They will assist in coordination of the agency’s Information Technology (IT) resources through internal oversight and partnerships with third-party IT providers regarding network systems, hardware, and software related to financial accounting, timekeeping, program and facility registration, golf operations, telephone system, internet access, interoffice communications, and office applications.

A complete job description is available upon request.

ATTRIBUTES:

We are seeking a dedicated individual who is a self-starter with an eye for detail that strives for excellence; understands and executes strong financial controls and results; possess strong organizational skills; strong written & oral communication skills; skilled in time management; and able to problem solve in unexpected situations.