Finance Director - Village of Huntley, IL | Village of Huntley, IL

Huntley, IL (pop. 28,585). The Village of Huntley is seeking an innovative, collaborative, hands-on experienced leader to serve as its next Director of Finance. Huntley is a home-rule community located in southern McHenry and northern Kane County, 45 miles northwest of Chicago.  At the crossroads of Interstate 90 and IL Route 47, Huntley is among the fastest-growing communities in the region. With a thriving downtown and prominent industries in healthcare and manufacturing, the population has increased by 400% since 2000.

Fiscal responsibility and sound financial practices sustain Village operations and the services provided to the community. The Village provides a full range of services, including public safety (police), streets, water, and wastewater, planning and zoning, economic development, building inspection, public improvements, and general administrative services. Fire protection, library, and park services are provided by separate taxing bodies.

The Village's bond rating is AA+ with a stable outlook. The Fiscal Year 2024 Budget totals $41M in expenditures for all nineteen funds. Huntley has seen continued development with more than $485 million in new construction activity over the last three years, bringing the Village’s EAV to $1.24 billion. Sales tax and Home Rule Sales tax revenues have steadily increased over the last five years. Other recent highlights include significant transportation and infrastructure improvements, the addition or expansion of businesses such as Weber-Stephen Products (maker of Weber Grills), Northwestern Medicine Hospital, Amazon e-commerce and logistics operations, and a TIF district created to spur redevelopment of the downtown.

The Director of Finance acts as Treasurer, is appointed by and reports to the Village Manager. The position leads and manages the activities of the Finance Department which include responsibility for the Village's financial planning and long-term forecasting, budgeting, accounting/auditing, debt management, tax levy, revenue administration, treasury management, payroll, utility billing, collections and purchasing. The Finance Director is an integral part of the executive leadership team.

The Finance Department has seven authorized full-time staff, and contracts part-time accountant services. Authorized positions include: Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Finance, Purchasing Agent, Payroll Accountant, Billing Coordinator, Finance Assistant, and Management Analyst.

Position Requirements

The Village is seeking a finance professional with strong interpersonal skills and experience in finance to serve as the Finance Director.

The preferred candidate will have:

• Master’s degree with major coursework in public administration, business, finance, or closely related field.
• CPFO or CPA designation, or knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to these.
• At least five years of senior leadership level financial management experience, at least three of which must be in a managerial capacity.
• Municipal or public sector financial management, with understanding of governmental budgets, audits, GASB, fund accounting, debt management, and financial planning and analysis skills. Similar private sector experience may also be considered.
• Experience managing at a Department Head or Assistant Department Head Level.
• Exceptional customer service skills servicing internal and external customers.

Compensation and Benefits    

The current top of salary range is $187,354, with the anticipated starting salary between $165,000 - $175,000 DOQ.  Residency is not required. The Village offers a competitive benefits package, including membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), optional 457 deferred compensation plans, medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as paid vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time.