PEC Lunch & Learn: From Finance Leader to Finance Director: Readiness and Strategy for Local Government
Event Details
| Registration | Register Online |
| Date | Thursday, May 14, 2026
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| Time | 12:00pm |
| Location |
Deerfield Public Library 920 Waukegan Road Deerfield, IL 60015 Map and directions |
| Delivery Method | In Person |
| Contact | IGFOA info@igfoa.org |
Event Cost
| Type | Before 5/4/2026 |
|---|---|
| Members | $ 20.00 |
| Government / Partner Colleagues | $ 20.00 |
| Non-members | $ 40.00 |
Event Description
Join us at our upcoming PEC Lunch & Learn: From Finance Leader to Finance Director: Readiness and Strategy for Local Government.
This session features senior consultants who specialize in recruiting for local government positions and will share firsthand insights into what employers are seeking. Participants will gain practical strategies for evaluating organizations by reviewing budgets, audits, capital plans, and council meeting materials. The session will also highlight the importance of networking, professional certifications such as CPFO and CPA, and taking a proactive approach to career development, including seeking mentorship and remaining open to relocation for growth opportunities.
The program will conclude with a panel discussion, offering real-world advice and actionable insights to help you successfully pursue a Finance Director career.
Agenda
- 11:30 AM CST - 12:00 PM CST: Check-in
- 12:00 PM CST -12:15 PM CST: Networking and Lunch is served
- 12:15 PM CST -12:45 PM CST: Presentation Begins from MGT
- 12:45 PM CST -1:30 PM CST: Local Government Panel Speakers
- 1:30 PM CST: Closing Remarks
Registration & Cancellation Policy
Registrations are accepted on a first-in, first registered basis. Payments by check should be mailed in advance or made at time of registration by credit card.
IGFOA Members are those Public Sector and Partner or Associate individuals specifically listed in the IGFOA Membership Application or Renewal. IGFOA Government non-member rate applies to staff, appointed officials, and elected officials of a government with a current IGFOA membership. If you have questions about your membership, contact IGFOA at info@igfoa.org. The IGFOA reserves the right to apply the non-member fee to any individual or government that has not paid dues for the current year.
Cancellation of an event registration is subject to the following policy:
• No refunds will be given for cancellations the day of the event and no shows.
• For IGFOA event registration cancellations five (5) business days or more prior to an event, refunds will be offset by a $20 cancellation fee.
• For IGFOA event registration cancellations within five (5) business days of the training, refunds will be offset by a cancellation fee of 50% of the registration fee.
• A substitute attendee may be designated provided that the payment has been made and the IGFOA office has been notified in advance.
• Cancellation policy for chapter events may differ from this policy at the chapters’ discretion.
• A written request for a refund must be emailed to the IGFOA prior to the event.
By submitting this registration, the applicant agrees to the registration and cancellation policy above.
IGFOA reserves the right to modify the agenda and/or speakers, cancel the training due to low enrollment, or to close registration if full. Should IGFOA cancel an event, cancellation notice will be sent to the email address provided by each registrant and prominently posted at the IGFOA website page announcing the event.
If you have questions about the cancellation and refund policy, your membership, or a complaint, please contact IGFOA at info@igfoa.org. The IGFOA reserves the right to apply the non-member fee to any individual or government that has not paid dues for the current year.