Mokena, IL – Finance Director

Mokena, Illinois, population approximately 20,000, is a suburban community located approximately 35 miles southwest of Chicago in northeastern Will County. The Village of Mokena is a family-oriented community with outstanding schools, parks, and excellent municipal services. Mokena is a full-service, non-home rule community with a strong financial position, conservative fiscal practices, healthy reserves, and a long-standing commitment to high-quality municipal services.

The Village of Mokena is seeking an experienced, team-oriented finance professional to serve as its next Finance Director. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the financial operations and services of the Village, including accounting, financial reporting, budget preparation, tax levy preparation, coordination of the annual audit, cash and debt management, investments, accounts payable and receivables, payroll, procurement, and related financial administration. The Finance Director also plays a key role in long-term financial planning, capital planning, financial policy development, and supporting the Village’s overall administrative and operational goals.

The Village is seeking candidates with strong leadership, communication, and management skills who wish to join a professional management team. The Finance Director is appointed by the Mayor and Board of Trustees, reports to the Village Administrator, and serves as a member of the Village Administrator’s executive leadership team. The successful candidate must be able to provide clear financial guidance to elected officials, department heads, staff, residents, auditors, and other outside agencies. All Village employees are expected to embrace the Village’s motto, “Where Our Customers Always Come First.”

The successful candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field. Candidates should also have at least five years of progressively responsible public sector finance experience and/or training. A master’s degree, CPA, CPFO, or similar professional credential is desirable. Additional qualifications include excellent oral and written communication skills, strong presentation skills, the ability to think proactively and strategically, experience with municipal budgeting and auditing, knowledge of local government financial practices, and the ability to work effectively with the Village Board, Village Administrator, department heads, staff, and the public.

The advertised salary range is $158,466 to $180,350, depending on experience, qualifications, credentials, and overall fit with the Village’s needs. The Village offers an excellent benefit package, including participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid leave, and other benefits.

Interested applicants should:

Review the full job description located on the Village webpage at www.mokena.org;
Submit a cover letter;
Submit a resume; and
Submit a list of five professional references.
Application materials may be submitted via U.S. Postal Service to:

Village of Mokena
c/o Village Administrator
11004 Carpenter Street
Mokena, Illinois 60448

or electronically to:

administration@mokena.org

Position open until filled. No phone calls, please.

The Village of Mokena is an Equal Opportunity Employer.