Assistant Finance Director | $120,000 + 130,000
Location:
Schaumburg, IL Salary : $120,000-$130,000
Why Youll 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, youll 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 Directors 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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Location:
Schaumburg, IL Salary : $120,000-$130,000
Why Youll 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, youll 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 Directors 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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