City of Decatur · 1 day ago
Budget & Revenue Officer
Decatur, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expThe City of Decatur seeks a strategic finance leader to oversee our annual budget and guide fiscal policy for a community of 70,000 residents. This role provides executive-level exposure and participates in the City's financial decision-making, leading initiatives that strengthen revenue sustainability and ensure organizational transparency.
GovernmentNon ProfitReal Estate
No H1B
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
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
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
SICK LEAVE: 10 days of sick leave credit on first day of employment; thereafter 1 day per month granted, accumulative to 240 days
VACATION: After completion of six months of continuous service, 5 duty days; 3 weeks after 1 year of service; 4 weeks after 10 years of service; 5 weeks after 20 years of service; 1 additional duty day per year after 25 years of service (to a maximum of 30 duty days)
HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Veterans Day, Presidents' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Good Friday, Day After Thanksgiving, Juneteenth, Christmas Eve (half day), Memorial Day, Christmas Day, Independence Day, Two Unscheduled Holidays
PENSION: Employees of the City of Decatur contribute to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) at the rate of 4.5% per pay. The City of Decatur also contributes a percentage for the employee each pay. Employee contributions are refundable if employment ends before retirement.
OTHER: The City offers a three-tier health insurance plan for employees and their dependents. Employees contribute toward the monthly premium for single coverage and/or family coverage through payroll deduction. The City provides a life insurance policy at one times the annualized salary plus an additional $5,000 at no cost to the employee. Dependent coverage is offered. Employees may purchase additional term life on a voluntary basis. Employees also may purchase additional term life insurance sponsored by IMRF. Employees may contribute to a Flexible Spending Account for Medical and/or Dependent Care Expenses. Employees may participate in a voluntary group dental and vision insurance plan. Deferred compensation is also available.
Company
City of Decatur
The city of Decatur is a walkable, welcoming four square miles of neighborhoods, schools, places of worship and commerce just six miles east of Atlanta.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-09-12
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