Director of Finance

Bensenville, IL (pop. 18,535) The Village is seeking a highly professional, progressive public finance professional with exceptional interpersonal skills and experience in public finance to serve as the Finance Director. The Village is a full-service organization which provides Police, Public Works, Community Development, Finance, Recreation (including three sheets of ice, a collegiate baseball diamond, a movie theater and ice cream shop) and administrative services, as well as water production and a wastewater treatment plant. The Village President and six Trustees are elected on a non-partisan basis for four-year overlapping terms. The Village Manager, appointed by the Village President with the approval of the Board of Trustees, is responsible for the implementation of policy and the overall operations of a $60 million total budget, including $34 million in capital spending, as well as management and leadership of 117 full-time and 96 part-time employees. S&P Global Ratings assigned a credit rating of 'AA/Stable' as reported in 2024. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Ability to effectively manage time and handle multiple tasks. Ability to work under pressure. Experience performing daily reconciliations. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Finance department staff members, other departments, superiors, and other Village stakeholders. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Excellent presentation and analytical skills are required. JOB DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees the preparation and disbursement of the payroll, utility billing, accounts receivable and payables, procurement, front desk, and cash receipt operations. Ensure staff is collecting and posting the receipts accurately. Ensure safeguarding of the Village assets and utilize controls and SOPs in place to certify the same. Reviews postings of internal cash flow and bank statements. Handle customer service issues for utility billing and for other Village services related items. Coordinates all departments proposed budgets in relation to current year’s budget, future year’s budget, goals, and objectives through sessions with Village Board, Department Heads and Village Manager. Prepare and present the Annual Budgets for the Village including a 5-year community investment plan (CIP) in coordination with all other departments and the Village Manager’s Office. Analyzes proposed budget in relation to the balancing of expenses to revenues and cash flow in the short and long term. Propose and present property tax levy and coordinate necessary filings, public hearing, notices, and Board Meeting items. Coordinates the gathering and compilation of requested materials between the audit firm and financial staff. Prepare necessary year-end adjustments for the closing of the year. Coordinate various third-party services for the audit (including actuary services). Responsible for coordination of the day-to-day cash flow of Village funds. Analyzes the financial needs of the Village and makes recommendations to the Village Manager and Village Board. Serve as a liaison for the Village for property tax consortium and advise the Village Manager on various projects and mission of the Village. The position plays vital roles in union contract negotiations, risk management, IT services, effectiveness and efficiency projects, community investment plan, purchasing, customer service, contract negotiations, joint purchasing, inter-agency contracts, relationship management, and many other management tasks. The role frequently communicates with elected officials, upper management, and consultants. Responsible for prioritizing safety in the workplace by strictly adhering to and familiarizing yourself with all company safety policies and procedures. Participate in and complete all mandatory training assigned. EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE /CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSCING Required: Exceptional Customer Service Skills. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. At least 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in Accounting or Finance including management. Understanding of governmental budgets, audits, GASB, debt management, and financial planning and analysis skills are required. Preferred: Master’s degree. Certified Public Accountant. CPFA is highly desirable. Experience with MUNIS Software Package. Skills in financial analysis, forecasting and familiarity with modern budgetary approaches, fund structure, GASB principles and accounting practices. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 30 pounds. The employee must be able to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee is required to use hands to key, handle or operate objects, controls, or tools including peripheral computing equipment (ex. computer mouse / calculator). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled office setting. May involve extended periods of sitting, typing on a keyboard, and using a telephone among other office equipment including copier, fax, etc. Periodic exposure to stressful situations. May require occasional travel to and from meetings, training, and conferences. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to low. Non-traditional working hours may be required, including at least 2-3 evening meetings a month as well as occasional holidays, weekends, and emergencies. The physical demands and work environments described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodation will be examined on a case-by-case basis. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by personnel so classified. Other duties may be assigned as needed. SALARY RANGE: Hiring range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Compensation range for this position is $150,000 to $185,000 per year, per the Village’s compensation plan. The position is a full-time, exempt position. Regular office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend hours are required. BENEFITS: The Village of Bensenville has a competitive benefit package which includes: a Section 125 plan including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a retirement plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, 15 paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr