Finance Director - Village of Palatine, IL | Village of Palatine

Posted on Aug 26, 2024 and open until Sep 27, 2024. The Village of Palatine, a home rule municipality operating under the Council-Manager form of government, is a full-service community of about 14.25 square miles employing approximately 330 full-time employees, and 52 part-time and seasonal employees. Departments include Police, Public Works, Fire, Community Development, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, and the Village Manager’s Office. Over the last four years, despite the challenges of the pandemic, the Village has not raised property taxes (and last year reduced its portion of the property tax bill), while reducing its debt, increasing investment in infrastructure, and maintaining its ‘AA+’ Bond Rating from Standard and Poor’s. The Village’s overall expenditure budget is just over $142.7 million, and the general fund budget is approximately $73 million. Position Requirements The Village is seeking a team-oriented professional with strong public finance experience to serve as its next Finance Department Director. As a key member of the Executive Team, the successful candidate will report to the Village Manager and be responsible for the direction and coordination of the financial management activities of the Village, leading a staff of 6 full-time and 2 part-time employees. The Finance Director oversees the financial processes, policies and systems for the Village including budget development, financial forecasting, accounting and financial reporting, auditing, treasury management, investments, payroll, purchasing, utility billing, revenue collection, vendor disbursements, and debt administration. This position will also collaborate regularly with Village staff, elected officials, collective bargaining units, advisory committee members and the community at large. The successful candidate will have: A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or related field and six to eight (6-8) years of increasingly responsible municipal accounting experience, including three years’ experience in managing financial operations at the director, deputy director or equivalent level, or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Master’s Degree, CPFO or CPA designation, or knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to is preferred. Exceptional customer service skills servicing internal and external customers. Understanding of governmental budgets, audits, GASB requirements, debt management, financial planning and analysis skills are required. Experience with current ERP systems and implementations. Compensation and Benefits The salary range is $170,000 - $201,000 DOQ. The Village offers a competitive benefits package, including membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), optional 457 deferred compensation plans, and a menu of health plans. Residency requirement is negotiable. Application Process Apply online at

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with a resume, cover letter and contact information for five professional references by September 27, 2024, for best consideration. Position open until filled. Confidential inquiries may be directed to Maureen Barry, MGT Executive Recruiter, at 847-380-3240, x116. The Village of Palatine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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