Under the direction of the Village Manager, the Finance Director will play a key role in shaping the financial health of our community. The Director will oversee all financial functions, ensuring accurate accounting of Village funds, monitoring expenditures, and managing tax and utility billing. The role includes coordinating accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, while administering investment plans and participating in budget development and annual audits. The Finance Director will provide financial oversight to the Downtown Development Authority and other component units, ensuring efficient operation and the strategic deployment of resources.

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In collaboration with the support of external vendors, the Director will implement, maintain, and secure financial software systems to streamline operations. Efforts will extend to managing the Village's risk exposure, reviewing insurance coverage, administering claims, and developing internal controls to safeguard financial interests.

This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the Village's operations, supporting the new Village Manager with moving the organization and community forward in a strategic direction, fostering a resilient and thriving environment for all community members.

Select Job Functions:

• Plans, organizes, and directs all aspects of financial operations including budgeting, general administration, capital project accounting, and capital needs assessment. Develops, recommends and implements financial policies and procedures, internal controls, and departmental goals and objectives in accordance with departmental needs, Village directives, and legal requirements.

• Maintains all financial records and monitors all accounts of the Village. Plans, organizes and administers the financial activities of the Village in accordance with accepted fiscal practices and local, State and Federal regulations.

• Participates in the development and administration of the Village budget. Works with other Village departments in developing budget requests and revenue and expense projections. Prepares and presents departmental budget requests and provides expertise on accounting and reporting procedures and Village fiscal policies. Coordinates any needed budget amendments or transfers as needed.

• Oversees the year-end closing of financial records and general audit. Prepares year-end adjustments and schedules. Works with auditors to ensure accuracy of financial reporting. Provides documentation and analysis as needed.

• Manages the Village’s debt and user fees. Oversees the issuance, administration and repayment of bonds, installment agreements, land contracts, development agreements, State and Federal funding, and feasibility studies. Evaluates financial trends and fiscal status, performs cost analysis, and prepares and presents recommendations.

• Acts as Finance Department spokesperson and liaison to the public. Responds to public inquiries and investigates financial complaints. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with other departments, citizens, Village officials, employees, and others.

• Oversees administration of employee fringe benefits: health insurance (medical, prescriptions, dental and vision), life insurance, defined benefit pension system, and defined contribution retirement and health care programs.

• Provides support to the Village Manager, department heads, and labor attorney during the collective bargaining process in the form of evaluating both Village and union proposals.

• Keeps abreast of legislative and regulatory developments, new administrative techniques, and current issues through continued education and professional growth. Attend conferences, workshops, and seminars as appropriate.