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City of Decatur Illinois · 1 day ago

Budget & Revenue Officer

Decatur, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$99K/yr - $109K/yr

7+ years exp

The City of Decatur is seeking a strategic finance leader to oversee the annual budget and guide fiscal policy for a community of 70,000 residents. This role involves providing executive-level exposure and participating in financial decision-making, leading initiatives to strengthen revenue sustainability and ensure organizational transparency.

Hiring Manager

Teresa Jackson, MBA, MFA, CCP, SHRM-SCP

Responsibilities

Lead development and administration of the City’s annual operating budget

Partner with department leadership to align financial planning with City priorities

Monitor revenues and expenditures; prepare forecasts and variance analyses

Provide strategic financial analysis and recommendations to the Treasurer/CFO

Prepare and review monthly, annual, and special-purpose financial reports in compliance with GAAP, GASB, and fund accounting requirements

Support preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) including schedules, work papers, and supporting documentation

Ensure compliance with State of Illinois statutes and City ordinances governing municipal finance and reporting

Analyze complex financial and operational data to identify trends, assess fiscal impacts, and support informed decision-making by executive leadership and elected officials

Oversee compliance, reporting, collection, and audit coordination for locally imposed taxes

Coordinate payment processing staff and delinquent account referrals with the Legal Department

Manage business license compliance, verification, monitoring, and inspection coordination

Advise the Treasurer/CFO on improvements to financial systems, internal controls, and operational processes

Prepare financial ordinances and resolutions for City Council consideration

Serve as Acting CFO when designated

Maintain working knowledge of City administrative, financial, and HR policies

Qualification

Budget DevelopmentFinancial ReportingGAAP KnowledgeGovernmental BudgetingCPA CertificationERP SystemsFinancial AnalysisSupervisory ExperienceLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related

7 years of progressive accounting experience

Minimum of 3 years of governmental budgeting experience

Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience, with demonstrated ability to lead staff, provide performance feedback, and support employee development

Experience with monthly and annual fiscal closings and external audits

Strong working knowledge of GAAP, GASB, fund accounting, governmental budgeting, and applicable Illinois statutes and City ordinances governing municipal financial operations

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial and operational data, identify trends, and develop sound, evidence-based recommendations

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-financial audiences

An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered

Preferred

Master's degree

CPA, CGFM, or related professional certification

Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; Tyler ERP or similar experience

Benefits

14.5 paid holidays per year (including 2 employee-selected days)

Comprehensive health coverage

An excellent pension plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Relocation Reimbursement: Financial support to help cover moving expenses for qualified candidates

Dedicated Health Center: Free check-ups, chronic condition management, immunizations, bloodwork, and many free prescriptions for employees and their dependents

Tuition Reimbursement: Funding available for continuing education and professional development