City of Northlake, Illinois

Finance Director
Salary: $140,000 to $160,000 DOQ
The city provides an excellent benefits package.
Application deadline: Monday, January 13, 2025.

The City of Northlake, “The Friendly City”, is seeking is looking for its next finance director. Northlake is a stable and financially sound local government located just 17 miles from downtown Chicago with a population of 12,840.

The Director is responsible for preparing and monitoring the City’s budget, overseeing the City’s liability, property and health insurance policies and claims; overseeing the annual audit; managing back reconciliations; preparing the tax levy; payable and accounts receivables; water billing; risk management; accounting, auditing and grant compliance; personnel, payroll and employee benefits; and information technology.

The City prefers a candidate with a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration or a related discipline. Also, at least three years’ experience in finance and accounting management desired. Experience in the public sector is preferred, which could also include an auditor with municipal experience.

To view additional qualifications and submit your resume (reflecting years and months of employment including beginning/ending dates), cover letter, and a list of six work-related references (two supervisors, two direct reports, and two colleagues) please go to: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2426

For more information contact:

David Niemeyer
CPS HR Consulting
916-471-3366

To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://online.flipbuilder.com/kper/cszp
City of Northlake website: https://www.northlakecity.com

The City of Northlake is an equal opportunity employer.