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Finance Director

Lasalle County -
Ottawa, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$75,000 - $125,000 a year

Qualifications

Investment
Staff performance monitoring
Accounting systems
Computer operation
Committee work
Preparation of internal financial performance reports
Internal controls
Grant management
Microsoft Excel
CPA
Data analysis reporting
Legal analysis
Bachelor's degree in finance
Writing skills
Cash flow monitoring
Performance Reporting
Leading financial planning
Research
Governmental accounting
Bachelor's degree in business administration
Finance
Revenue forecasting
Regulatory legal research
Executive-level budget management
Public Administration
Hiring
Accounts payable management
Financial compliance policy development
Bachelor's degree
Human resources

Full Job Description

Job Posting: Notice of Vacancy

Overview:

LaSalle County is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Finance Director.

This challenging and rewarding position seeks a person with a strong background in finance
who will be able to not only analyze and reporting financial information but also guide and
advise County Officials and Department Heads in financial decisions that ensure effective and

economical use of public resources.

Local requirements and preferences:
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, with an initial hiring range
expected in the $75,000-$125,000 range.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance desired; concentration in
governmental accounting preferred.
See Job Description below for Duties, Minimum Qualifications and Physical Demands

Main office location is: 707 E Etna Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350

Application Process:
A cover letter, resume, application should be forwarded to Melissa Pilch, HR Director.
Mail: 707 E Etna Rd, Room 249, Ottawa IL 61350
Email: [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until position is filled

Employee Benefits Package listed here: https://lasallecountyil.gov/213/LaSalle-County-Benefits

LaSalle County Job Application located here: https://www.lasallecountyil.gov/615/Employment

HR/Job Descriptions/Job Posting title page

LaSalle County
Job Description

Job title: Finance Director

Work Location: Governmental Complex

Division/Department: Finance Department

Reports to: County Board Chairman /Full board

Employment Classifications: Proposed Salary Range: $75,000- $125,000
X Full-time X Exempt X Salaried

Administers the daily operations of the Finance Office including but not limited to collecting, advising, informing, monitoring,
analyzing, coordinating and reporting financial information to ensure the effective and economical use of public resources.
Directs the development and implementation of related policies and procedures.

Guide financial decisions by establishing and monitoring financial policies and procedures. Performs as an advisor to the

Chairman of the Board and the Finance Committee on budget status and other financial areas as needed.

Assists Finance Committee to ensure effective administration and implementation of approved financial policies,

procedures, plans and programs. Assist Elected County Officials on these matters if requested by the Elected County
Official. Assist other County Officials as requested by the Finance Committee.

Provides status of financial condition of the County by collecting, interpreting and reporting key financial data.
Ensures compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements by researching existing and new legislation, consulting

with outside advisors and filing financial reports.

Analyze, interpret and communicate financial operating results to provide information, guidance and technical support to

County Officials and Departments in matters such as budgets, labor negotiations, IMRF, and general/liability insurance
costs, in accordance with Illinois law.

Prepare and maintain the annual operating budget, in accordance with Illinois law. Preparation of the annual budget

process. Prepares and analyzes revenue projections. Monitors the County's long-range cash flow for planning purposes,
and advises the County Board on the status of the County budget. Develops a multi-year forecast for revenues and
expenditures to allow for planning changes in the level of services to be provided.

Provides budgetary analysis service to County departments. Evaluates budgetary performance of various departments.

Develops guidelines for improvements in the budget development, planning and control processes.

Provides financial advisement for the development and administration of the County's capital improvement plan,

including financial analysis and restructuring of debt, bond issues, capital construction, self-insurance, and lease/purchase
agreements.

Makes recommendations to the County Board on requests for additional funding. Works with other County departments

as appropriate on routine budget and financially related matters. (Grants)

Oversee the operation of the Finance Department, supervise and train assigned personnel to ensure development of their

full work potential. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, assignment of work, performance evaluation and discipline of
employees within the Finance Department.

Operate as lead financial officer on behalf of the LaSalle County Board with State Comptroller.
Ensure compliance with GATA reporting on behalf of LaSalle County Board.
Monitor and advise on investments and debts of LaSalle County.

Date Revised: 6/5, 6/10, 6/27, 7/8

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration or related field, desired.

Concentration in accounting is preferred; CPA license is desired.
Three to five years of municipal accounting or finance experience, desired.
Experience in budgeting, accounts payable, financial reporting, debt management, forecasting, grant oversight and local

government financial administration, desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Considerable knowledge of modern governmental account theory, principles and practice.

Considerable knowledge of internal control procedures and management information systems.
Considerable knowledge of office automation and computerized financial applications.
Considerable knowledge of public finance and fiscal planning.
Working knowledge of budgetary, accounting and reporting systems.
Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial reports.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing to all levels of staff and management.
Organize and work independently on multiple assigned tasks/projects and complete assignments within specified deadlines.
Experience with Microsoft office programs – Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Requires sitting (5-8 hrs), standing/walking (1-3 hrs). This position experiences occasional bending, twisting, squatting, climbing and
reaching movements. Defined Sedentary Work – May require exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible
amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most
of the time. Visual acuity will be of close nature to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a
computer terminal and extensive reading.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Most activities are performed indoors in an office setting. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to
normal consistent temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the person in this position.
Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job, and
"other" duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.
Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties or tasks as requested by management. All
requirements are subject to possible modification in order to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

LaSalle County reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the County desires. This job
description is not intended nor should be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working
conditions, or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with this position. The aforementioned job requirements
are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability.

This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Except as otherwise provided by a collective
bargaining agreement or applicable law, all employees are at-will. This job description is not intended to void, replace, or
conflict with negotiated union contracts. To the extent a collective bargaining agreement conflicts with this job description, the
collective bargaining agreement shall supersede and/or modify this job description.

I have read, reviewed and agree that this job description accurately reflects the position.

Date Revised: 6/5, 6/10, 6/27, 7/8

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have read or had explained the essential duties, responsibilities and minimum qualifications of this position for which I am
expected to perform. I have reviewed the essential functions and work environment characteristics and I understand them
completely.

Print Employee Name:

Employee signature: Date:

Supervisor signature: Date:

Date Revised: 6/5, 6/10, 6/27, 7/8

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