Assistant Finance Director

Assistant Finance Director

The Village of Lincolnwood is seeking an Assistant Finance Director interested in a Finance Director track. Our current Finance Director, with more than 35 years of experience, is planning to retire, and we are looking for a candidate eager to learn and grow into the role. The Village's Assistant Finance Director is responsible for a variety of financial, analytical, and technical duties, playing a key role in the day-to-day administration of the Finance Department.

The Assistant Finance Director supervises four employees within the department. The successful candidate will assist in overseeing the department's accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, utility billing, and purchasing functions. The Assistant Finance Director reports directly to the Finance Director and regularly interacts with other departments to ensure the seamless functioning of municipal financial operations. Lincolnwood is recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for upholding the highest standards of governmental budgeting and financial transparency.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on several exciting projects planned for the next 1-2 years, including :

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) administration
• Redevelopment of the Lincolnwood Town Center

Key Responsibilities :

Required Skills, Education, and Experience :

A Bachelor's degree in public administration, accounting, finance, business, or a closely related field is required. A Master's degree is preferred. A minimum of five years of combined experience in accounting / financial management and supervisory roles. Demonstrated strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to provide exceptional customer service. Proven ability to provide effective leadership and maintain positive working relationships within the department. Experience in governmental accounting or public sector financial operations is preferred. A CPA license is preferred.

Hours and Compensation :

The salary range for this position is $119,303 to $167,025 with an anticipated starting salary of $145,000 + / - DOQ. The Assistant Finance Director is a full-time salaried exempt position. All applicants must be able to work 9 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Village of Lincolnwood offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes Blue Cross PPO and High Deductible Medical Coverage, Delta Dental PPO and HMO plans, life insurance, vision insurance, participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), paid sick, vacation, and holidays, along with other benefits.

How to Apply :

Interested candidates should complete the employment application available at www.lincolnwoodil.org / employment. The Village will continue to accept applications until January 5, 2026. The Village of Lincolnwood is an equal opportunity employer.