Finance Director | Village of Sugar Grove

The Village of Sugar Grove, Illinois, is seeking an accomplished and energetic professional to serve as its next Finance Director. This position also serves as the Village Treasurer and directly oversees the Finance Department. Key responsibilities include managing the annual budget, audit, utility billing, investments, payroll, and benefits administration.

Learn more about the Village of Sugar Grove and view the detailed position profile at:

https://www.sugargroveil.gov/employment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a closely related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Five (5) to eight (8) years of progressively responsible finance experience, including at least three (3) years in a management role.
• Experience in a public sector agency, with demonstrated success in a small municipal government finance environment.
• CPA, CGFM, or CGFO certification is desirable.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Demonstrate integrity, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to leading the Village’s Finance Department with a management style that promotes trust, cohesion, and autonomy.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with the Village Board, staff, other local government entities, and community stakeholders, fostering transparency and collaboration.
• Be approachable and committed to cultivating a culture of learning, engagement, and innovation.
• Innovative and creative thinker with experience in creating efficiencies and performance indicators that provide the Village with necessary data for critical decision making.
• Have familiarity with Tax Increment Financing (TIF) financial management and reporting.
• Possess experience with municipal utilities, financial transactions, and a working knowledge of state and federal regulations governing various funding sources.

Compensation and Application Process

The Village of Sugar Grove offers a robust benefits package. The salary range for this position is $135,000 to $143,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and five (5) professional references (who will not be contacted without mutual interest) to:

Tracey Conti, Village Clerk

tconti@sugargroveil.gov

Deadline: October 31, 2025