Ottawa, IL – Finance Director

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

Salary Range: $75,000-$125,000 annually

Resumes can be emailed to mpilch@lasallecountyil.gov

Position Summary:

This challenging and rewarding position seeks a person with a strong background in finance who will be able to not only analyze and reporting financial information but also guide and advise County Officials and Department Heads in financial decisions that ensure effective and economical use of public resources.

Responsibilities:

Administers the daily operations of the Finance Office including but not limited to collecting, advising, informing, monitoring, analyzing, coordinating and reporting financial information to ensure the effective and economical use of public resources. Directs the development and implementation of related policies and procedures.
• Guide financial decisions by establishing and monitoring financial policies and procedures. Performs as an advisor to the Chairman of the Board and the Finance Committee on budget status and other financial areas as needed.
• Assists Finance Committee to ensure effective administration and implementation of approved financial policies, procedures, plans and programs. Assist Elected County Officials on these matters if requested by the Elected County Official. Assist other County Officials as requested by the Finance Committee.
• Provides status of financial condition of the County by collecting, interpreting and reporting key financial data.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements by researching existing and new legislation, consulting with outside advisors and filing financial reports.
• Analyze, interpret and communicate financial operating results to provide information, guidance and technical support to County Officials and Departments in matters such as budgets, labor negotiations, IMRF, and general/liability insurance costs, in accordance with Illinois law.
• Prepare and maintain the annual operating budget, in accordance with Illinois law. Preparation of the annual budget process. Prepares and analyzes revenue projections. Monitors the County’s long-range cash flow for planning purposes, and advises the County Board on the status of the County budget. Develops a multi-year forecast for revenues and expenditures to allow for planning changes in the level of services to be provided.
• Provides budgetary analysis service to County departments. Evaluates budgetary performance of various departments. Develops guidelines for improvements in the budget development, planning and control processes.
• Provides financial advisement for the development and administration of the County’s capital improvement plan, including financial analysis and restructuring of debt, bond issues, capital construction, self-insurance, and lease/purchase agreements.
• Makes recommendations to the County Board on requests for additional funding. Works with other County departments as appropriate on routine budget and financially related matters. (Grants)
• Oversee the operation of the Finance Department, supervise and train assigned personnel to ensure development of their full work potential. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, assignment of work, performance evaluation and discipline of employees within the Finance Department.
• Operate as lead financial officer on behalf of the LaSalle County Board with State Comptroller.
• Ensure compliance with GATA reporting on behalf of LaSalle County Board.
• Monitor and advise on investments and debts of LaSalle County.

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration or related field, desired.
• Concentration in accounting is preferred; CPA license is desired.
• Three to five years of municipal accounting or finance experience, desired.
• Experience in budgeting, accounts payable, financial reporting, debt management, forecasting, grant oversight and local government financial administration, desired.

• Considerable knowledge of modern governmental account theory, principles and practice.
• Considerable knowledge of internal control procedures and management information systems.
• Considerable knowledge of office automation and computerized financial applications.
• Considerable knowledge of public finance and fiscal planning.
• Working knowledge of budgetary, accounting and reporting systems.
• Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial reports.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing to all levels of staff and management.
• Organize and work independently on multiple assigned tasks/projects and complete assignments within specified deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft office programs – Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

A pre-employment background check is required.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work involving exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently to move objects.  Work primarily involves sitting, with occasional standing and walking.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a standard office environment with minimal exposure to adverse conditions.

For more information, contact:

Melissa Pilch
mpilch@lasallecountyil.gov
8156174227