Assistant Finance Director

Assistant Finance Director | $120,000 + 130,000

Location: Schaumburg, IL
Salary: $120,000-$130,000

Why You’ll Love This Assistant Finance Director Role:

• True Right-Hand Role – This Assistant Finance Director will work directly with a highly experienced Finance Director who wants a trusted partner, not a micromanager
• Department Rebuild Opportunity – The Assistant Finance Director joins during a full rebuild and modernization of the finance department
• Financially Rock-Solid Organization – AAA bond-rated municipality with strong leadership, a supportive board, and long-term stability
• Influence Without Politics – As Assistant Finance Director, you’ll have visibility and impact without layers of bureaucracy
• Process Improvement Focus – Opportunity to clean up legacy accounting processes and prepare systems for a future cloud transition
• Leadership & Mentorship – The Assistant Finance Director will help lead and develop a small, collaborative accounting team
• Exceptional Benefits – No-cost health insurance option, strong PTO, sick time, and paid holidays
• Stability + Impact – Rare chance for an Assistant Finance Director to make a lasting impact in a stable, well-run community

Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Finance Director:

• Serve as the Finance Director’s right hand, supporting leadership, strategy, and daily operations
• Oversee fund accounting, general ledger activity, audit preparation, and journal entries
• Manage, mentor, and support accounting staff in a hands-on, approachable way
• Review financial reports, audit schedules, and compliance documentation
• Lead cleanup of historical accounting items and documentation
• Support system improvements and backend process modernization initiatives
• Partner with department heads on financial questions, policy updates, and operational improvements

Ideal Background for an Assistant Finance Director:

• CPA required
• 5+ years of municipal or government accounting experience
• Currently an Accounting Manager, Supervisor, or strong Senior Accountant ready to step into an Assistant Finance Director role
• Strong fund accounting and full audit-cycle experience
• Proven people leadership experience with a collaborative style
• Comfortable entering an environment that needs structure, cleanup, and improvement
• Proactive communicator and problem-solver who enjoys being visible and engaged

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