NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Deputy Director of Finance - Strategic Services
Naperville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $144K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Deputy Director of Finance for the City of Naperville, which is Illinois' third-largest city. The role involves overseeing Procurement, Billing & Revenue Collections, and Technology Operations, while providing strategic project management and ensuring alignment with the department’s goals and the City’s priorities.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the management of the Procurement, Billing & Collections, and Technology functions of the department, participating in the selection, training, motivation, and evaluation of personnel; providing team training; and working to develop staff and implement corrective measures, as needed
Provides strategic project management oversight to high-profile, multi-departmental financial technology implementations, focusing on collaboration, communication, proactive risk assessment and risk management, process implementation, quality control, and documentation
Serves as an integral member of the City’s Procurement team by providing policy advice to the City administration, ensuring City procurement processes align with the Procurement Code, and assessing ways to streamline and improve the overall procurement process
Oversees the Billing & Collections function with a focus on process improvement and coordination with related finance functions, such as Accounting and Accounts Receivable
Assists the Finance Director in developing and implementing policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for the City and overall financial mission
Identifies opportunities for efficiencies in service delivery and potential impacts on revenues and expenses
Works collaboratively with department teams and staff, end user departments, and third-party vendors to identify gaps in existing processes and recommends solutions for streamlining and improving said processes
Maintains the Finance Department’s financial software systems and implements system changes
Identifies and provides new technologies and enhancements that streamline processes and promote efficiencies
Coordinates, tests, assesses, and assists in deploying new functions and features in existing financial systems
Represents the Finance Department to other City departments, outside agencies, and the public; makes financial presentations at City Council and other professional meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration, or related field
Five years of relevant work experience in government/public sector finance, including project management
Three years of management experience
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted
Preferred
Graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Public Administration, or related field
Previous experience with Tyler/Munis software systems
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Public Procurement Manager (CPPM), or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) designation
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) or Fire/Police Pension Programs
May be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if requirements are met)
Deferred Compensation Investment Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Additional Voluntary Benefits
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Sick Time
Paid Maternity and New Parent Leave
Service and Recognition Awards
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
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2021-06-02Private Equity
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