The Finance Director will lead a busy and dynamic Department that implements local government financial best practices and methods while actively monitoring opportunities for improvement. The Department has a team of 7 (Director, Assistant Director, Accountant, Administrative Assistant and three Account Clerks) and will benefit from a team-oriented, supportive, and accessible mentor to assist with professional growth and foster strong customer service internally and externally. The Department provides: accounting and financial reporting, budgeting and long-term financial planning, capital financing, cash management and investment of City funds, payment of bills, payroll, billing, and collection of revenue. As a main point of contact for residents, the Finance Department assists residents with payments for City services and programs, including water, sewer and garbage, parking permits, and deed certificates. The calendar year budget, planned capital and debt expenses, and other financial information are available on the City website.

The Director will be regularly called upon to serve as a key partner to the City Administrator and other management team members including support of long-term capital improvement efforts, enterprise fund management and special fund management. The new Director will serve as the liaison to the Finance Committee where financial policy issues are discussed and recommendations are developed for the City Council on subjects such pension policy, and debt and investment policy. The new Director will also serve as liaison to the West Chicago Winfield Wastewater Authority (WCWWA). Additionally, the new Director will serve as the Treasurer to the Police Pension Fund Board and assist with the oversight of its activities.

The Finance Director will be relied upon to interact and share their knowledge, guidance and financial counsel with the City Administrator, Mayor and City Council. Offering well-timed information, that anticipates questions, educates and offers insight into municipal finance to promote thoughtful interchanges and feedback will be helpful. The Finance Director will demonstrate an ability to foster a high degree of trust and confidence in their Department’s expertise. Having considerable understanding of the dynamics and cycles of government is essential.

It is anticipated that the hiring range for this position will be $143,422 to $170,000 (DOQ) and consistent with City policy and compensation plan.

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Qualifications for this Position
(Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be): 

Experience:
Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in governmental financial planning and administration, including four years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.

Education:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accred­ited college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration or a related field.  

Special Requirements and/or Training: 
A valid driver’s license. CPR, AED and First Aid certification or ability to attain certification within the first 12 months of employment. 

About City of West Chicago

The City of West Chicago is a vibrant home rule municipality of approximately 25,614 residents located in DuPage County, Illinois. Governed by an elected Mayor and fourteen Alderpersons across seven wards, the City operates under a Mayor-Council form of government and delivers a full range of municipal services through departments including Police, Public Works, Community Development, Finance, Business and Community Relations, and Administration.

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