Director of Finance | Village of Hawthorn Woods

A Unique Opportunity to Join the Village of Hawthorn Woods:

Nestled among trees, lakes, and open spaces, Hawthorn Woods is an upscale family-friendly community known for its beautiful neighborhoods, award-winning schools, and national acclaim for its recreational amenities for residents and visitors of every age. Located in Lake County, approximately 40 miles northwest of Chicago, the Village of Hawthorn Woods is a desirable Lake County municipality prioritizing its natural beauty and environmental amenities including  parks, lakes, open spaces, and strong sense of community. Hawthorn Woods has been selected for being one of the safest municipalities in the state of Illinois, and has won awards for being one of the most desirable places to live in the nation.  Incorporated in 1958, Hawthorn Woods continues to grow while maintaining open spaces and community character that residents value. The Village is committed to providing high-quality municipal services, excellent financial management and personalized service to its residents. With a dedicated staff and Board, and strong community involvement, Hawthorn Woods continues to be one of the most desirable communities to live and work in the state of Illinois.

To assist with the planned growth of the Village, Hawthorn Woods is seeking an experienced finance professional to serve as its next Director of Finance. This position is an important part of the Village’s leadership team and is responsible for overseeing the Village’s financial operations while providing guidance and recommendations to the Chief Operating Officer, Village Board, and department heads.

The Director of Finance reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and oversees the Finance Department staff, including budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, cash management, financial records, and the annual audit process. The Director also assists with long-term financial planning and works to maintain sound fiscal practices that support the Village’s continued financial stability.

Position Summary

The Director of Finance is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the financial activities of the Village. This includes oversight of payroll, financial records, financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, and the preparation and coordination of the annual audits and budget documents. The Director of Finance provides financial guidance and recommendations to the Chief Operating Officer, Village Board, and department heads and assists with long-term financial planning. The Director of Finance also serves as a staff liaison for the Finance Committee and is responsible for maintaining appropriate financial controls and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Village policies. Most importantly, this position ensures the financial solvency of the Village.

The Director of Finance is part of the Executive Leadership Team of the Village and serves as official Treasurer of the municipality. The Director of Finance oversees the Finance Department personnel and attends monthly Board of Trustee meetings to directly report departmental activities to the elected officials.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in finance, accounting, public administration, business administration, or related field required; preferred candidate possesses an advanced degree in aforementioned fields, from an accredited institution and is comfortable with financial software technology.

 Salary and Benefits

• Salary Range: $138,000-$188,880/DOQ
• BCBS Insurance (Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision)
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Funds (IMRF)
• IMRF Voluntary Additional Contribution (VAC) Program 
• Mission Square 457 Deferred Compensation Plan 
• Paid Time Off