Finance Director – Village of Lisle, Illinois | Village of Lisle, Illinois

Lisle, Illinois (pop. 23,223) is seeking a collaborative, strategic, and forward-thinking Finance Director to serve as the Village’s chief financial officer and a key member of the executive leadership team.

Lisle is a vibrant, non-home rule community located in Chicago’s western suburbs with Aa1 bond rating from Moody’s Investor Services, well-balanced revenue stream, and a high quality of life. Growing with intention, Lisle is known as “The Arboretum Village,” and is located along the prestigious I-88 Corporate Corridor just 26 miles west of Chicago’s loop. Lisle offers an exceptional quality of life and an organizational culture focused on innovation, exceptional service, responsible fiscal stewardship, long-range planning, and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

The Finance Director serves as the Village’s principal financial advisor and leads all financial operations, planning, and reporting functions. Reporting to the Village Manager and serving as a member of the executive leadership team, this position plays a critical role in shaping the Village’s financial future while supporting organizational goals, strategic initiatives, and operational excellence.

The Finance Director leads a talented finance team and works closely with elected officials, department directors, external auditors, financial advisors, community partners, and residents.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys balancing strategic leadership with hands-on involvement and who values collaboration, innovation, and public service.

The Ideal Candidate

The Village seeks a finance leader who:

• Demonstrates exceptional financial and analytical skills.
• Possesses strong knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, investments, debt management, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Can translate complex financial information into clear and actionable recommendations for elected officials and stakeholders.
• Brings a strategic mindset while remaining accessible, collaborative, and solutions oriented.
• Has experience developing long-range financial plans, capital improvement programs, and fiscal sustainability strategies.
• Embraces technology and process improvement to enhance organizational effectiveness and customer service.
• Has a proven ability to build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Values transparency, integrity, accountability, and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree or related graduate degree preferred.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting, budgeting, finance, or public financial administration.
• Supervisory and leadership experience.
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) or similar professional certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting principles, budgeting practices, financial reporting, auditing, investments, and public-sector finance.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license or ability to obtain one upon appointment.

Compensation & Benefits

The Village offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. The salary range is $130,735 to $183,029, with an anticipated hiring salary of $156,000 DOQ, complemented by an excellent benefits program and a professional work environment committed to employee success.

Residency within the Village is not required.