Cook County Government · 1 week ago
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS & GRANTS MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR - BUREAU OF TECHNOLOGY (SHAKMAN EXEMPT)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$137K/yr - $168K/yr
4+ years expCook County Bureau of Technology is seeking a Financial Affairs and Grants Management Director. This role oversees all financial control and grants management functions for the Bureau, developing and implementing financial policies and procedures while managing bureau-wide budgets and ensuring compliance with grant regulations.
GovernmentNon ProfitResidential
Responsibilities
Develops, implements, and oversees financial and grant management activities including budgeting, procurement, compliance, reporting, monitoring account payable, accounts receivable and payroll
Formulates and enforces policies and procedures affecting financial control, special purposes, and grant management
Consults with internal stakeholders to evaluate financial and operational issues, and opportunities for efficiencies and/or increased revenue
Oversees overall grant efforts and provides leadership and direction for programs funded by federal, state, and private grants
Works with all bureau/departments and program leads to ensure that financial controls and grants program staff accomplish approved program initiatives and meets compliance and reporting requirements
Coordinates with program leads, ensuring financial performance measures and evaluation criteria are developed and implemented
Oversees the preparation of financial reports for management and grantors, and coordinates audit responses
Oversees the coordination of the annual budget formation for each fiscal year, including analysis of departmental budget requests and prepares preliminary budget and verification of each bureau/department’s budget request to determine the validity and justification for the dollars requested
Oversees financial operating records. Directs the preparation of periodic, special and annual statements and other financial reports as required
Reviews, recommends, and initiates various methods, policies, procedures for enhancing budget preparation and analysis and grant management
Serves as the liaison for the bureau/department regarding financial matters impacting bureau/department programs, procurements, and operating budgets
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher
Four (4) years of Finance, Business, Accounting, Grant Management, or directly related experience
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Ability to provide strategic leadership, insight, support, and direction to support the unit's mission and goals
Ability to implement the strategic vision of a department or organization-wide function
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and terminology of general and governmental accounting
Thorough knowledge of financial administration including budgeting and reporting
Ability to work with accounting and budget software applications; utilize PC software systems to access and manipulate financial data
Skill in preparing and analyzing complex financial and statistical records, reports and statements
Ability to solve complex problems that have long-term impact on the unit and organization
Ability to implement plans and objectives and oversee the efficiency and performance of specific processes and operations
Preferred
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
Four (4) years in Finance, Business, Accounting, Grant Management
Four (4) years of prior management or supervisory experience
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Benefits
Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 9 Additional voluntary benefit plans
Flexible Teleworking Options
Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 15 vacation days annually; and Paid sick leave)
Pension Plan
Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend
Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.
Company
Cook County Government
Cook County Government is a government agency that provides resident services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.1MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office
2023-06-13Grant· $1.1M
Leadership Team
Tanya S. Anthony, PMP
Chief Financial Officer
Alesia Hawkins
Deputy Chief Procurement Officer
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