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Cook County Government · 11 hours ago

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (BUREAU OF FINANCE) – SHAKMAN EXEMPT

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$219K/yr - $267K/yr

5+ years exp

Cook County Bureau of Finance is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer who will be responsible for planning and developing fiscal policy and overseeing all financial operations for Cook County. The role ensures fiduciary responsibilities are met, funds are sufficient for current and projected expenditures, and financial practices remain sound.

GovernmentNon ProfitResidential

Responsibilities

Designs and develops an effective strategy for the efficient and systematic coordination of all fiscal policies and procedures

Institutes new methods and provides administrative direction to ensure smooth operation among departments having access to and responsibility for the management, accounting expenditure and control of funds

Promotes standardization, improvement, simplification and modernization of operating systems and procedures relative to all financial activities

Recommends and implements organizational administrative changes aimed at achieving an optimum level of operating efficiency, reduction of duplication of services and consolidation of resources

Ensures that all applicable ordinances, rules, guidelines and legal requirements are met in the execution of financial operations

Establishes and maintains professional standards of performance and provides leadership in the development of common goals and objectives among departments involved in fiscal operations

Ensures the legislative intent of executive leaders and other stakeholders are met

Assumes primary responsibility for the timely and efficient execution of the annual budgetary process

Presides over budget meetings with various stakeholders, oversees the preparation of the budget and appropriation, based upon consultations senior leadership

Consults with department leaders to review estimated revenues and other available resources, assets and liabilities, debt services and periodic fund balances

Provides financial analysis and long-term projections to executive leadership and other stakeholders

Provides assistance, guidance and direction in financial matters with internal and external stakeholders, including financial institutions

May collaborate with bureaus/departments regarding collection of taxes, fees and other revenues, investment of funds and coordination of State and Federal Funds

Qualification

Municipal finance knowledgeFinancial planning expertiseAccounting principlesFinancial analysisLeadership skillsStakeholder engagementTechnical information interpretationCommunication skillsDecision-making ability

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in finance, economics, accounting, public administration, or business administration

Five (5) years in financial or governmental administration or directly related experience

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Thorough knowledge of the principles of municipal finance

Knowledge of the uses and applications of technology to achieve goals and objectives in supporting financial operations and decision-making

Thorough knowledge of financial planning, accounting and auditing principles

Ability to act independently to make sound financial decisions, conduct meetings, analyze facts and situations and determine an appropriate course of action

Effective leadership and communication skills for managing teams and engaging with diverse stakeholders

Ability to interpret highly technical information and devise strategy and policies relevant to meeting established goals for each department

Preferred

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in finance, economics, accounting, public administration, or business administration

Ten (10) years of financial or governmental administration experience

Eight (8) years of previous management experience

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.