Superintendent of Business (Assistant to the Director of Finance)

The Hoffman Estates Park District is excited to announce an outstanding professional opportunity for the Superintendent of Business within our organization! HEParks, a multi award-winning park district, recently earned the Class IV Gold Medal at this year’s NRPA conference and secured its third NRPA CAPRA accreditation. In the previous year, we achieved our fifth IAPD/IPRA accreditation and our ninth GFOA Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting. We stand unparalleled in the state of Illinois with both overall state and national accreditations combined with gold medal awards.

HEParks represents a dynamic community with over 50,000 residents, boasting 900 acres of open space, and more than 80 parks. Among our amenities are two recreation centers, a two-sheet ice arena, an 18-hole golf course with a TopTracer facility, and a remarkable 100,000+ sq ft fitness center (the Club). We take pride in offering the very best in park district services and facilities.

We are seeking an energetic and dedicated professional to join our team of 75 full-time staff. With the recent retirement of our Superintendent of Business, we are actively searching for an individual to fill this crucial role, reporting directly to the Director of Finance (the business department head). This position comes with excellent benefits, such as health, vision, dental insurance, IMRF pension and complimentary programming and facility usage, among other perks. This role has significant growth potential, with the current Director anticipating retirement in the next 5-7 years. We provide outstanding continuing education opportunities and a flexible working schedule, although it is an in-person position.

If you are currently leading a business or finance department at a smaller agency or are second in charge at a larger agency but uncertain of your growth prospects, this position is tailor-made for you! Apply today, as we will promptly interview quality candidates upon receiving their resumes.

The Hoffman Estates Park District is a proactive equal-opportunity employer.

Function: The Superintendent of Business helps oversee the day-to-day operation of the District’s business department. They will help coordinate business department operations, including accounts receivable, billing, accounts payable, budgeting, payroll, reconciliations, financial statement reporting, and the annual audit.

Supervision Received: The Superintendent of Business functions under the direct supervision of the Director of Finance and Administration (Department Head).

Supervision Exercised: As the second in charge of the business department, the Superintendent of Business will supervise three employees: Cash Control Associate, Disbursement Associate, and Billing Associate.

Major Responsibilities

- Act as liaison for the District with the auditing firm.

- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

- Monitor membership/participation information as required.

- Ensure accurate processing of all electronic billing functions.

- Assist the Director of Finance and Administration with the budget process.

- Process monthly bank reconciliations.

- Monitor the District’s cash and investments.

- Prepare monthly journal entries as needed.

- Prepare monthly board reports and other documentation as required.

- Help improve business and district operations by developing new procedures.

Experience: 5-7 years of accounting or related field experience and 3-5 years of supervisory experience. Experience with District software of RecTrac and BSA is desirable.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. CPA, CPFO, or Master’s degree preferred.

Salary Range

Grade 6: $75,750-$113,500

To view the full job description visit: https://www.heparks.org/2023/10/job-description/