Assistant Finance Director | Village of Bolingbrook

The Village of Bolingbrook is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Finance Director.  Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Assistant Finance Director will be involved in the operation and control of the Village's financial matters.  The work of this class requires professional level accounting work in the maintenance of financial accounting and reporting systems.  Assist with the annual audit process, ensures compliance for grant accounting in accordance with OMB Circular A-133, and participates in special projects as assigned.  Duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Coaches, motivates, and assists the Finance staff to get past their comfort zones and innovate.
• Analyses, prepares, and reviews historical revenue & expenditure data, projects & monitors cash flows, and data and fixed asset requirements.
• Develops procedures used in formulating the annual budget, including revenues and expenditures. 
• Assisting all departments with budget proposals.
• Attends meetings of the Village Board, Finance Committee & Pension Boards as needed, and participates in various Village events and functions.
• Effectively communicate and consider the why of financial asks from department heads, board members, and the public, while supporting necessary initiatives by finding ways to achieve mutual interests.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

This position requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.  CPA and/or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred.  Governmental accounting/finance experience strongly preferred, however candidates with comparable private sector technical and management experience will also be considered.

The starting salary for this position is $95,000-$115,000 depending on qualifications.  Excellent benefit package included.

Special Requirement:  Residency within a municipality, any portion of which is located within thirteen (13) miles of the center of the Village of Bolingbrook.