at Robert Half in Orland Park, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a VP/Director of Finance in Orland Park, Illinois. The role involves leading various functions within the finance department, including essential tasks such as planning, organizing, and managing multiple finance-related processes. The role also includes an indirect oversight of cashiering, risk management, and water billing processes.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning, organizing, and directing various functions of the Finance Department
- Play a crucial role in the development of the annual budget
- Lead the annual financial statement audit process
- Oversee the functions of payroll, accounting, bank reconciliation, and accounts payable
- Provide indirect oversight of cashiering, risk management, and water billing processes
- Participate in contract management, purchasing, pension fund tracking, reporting, and cash management
- Provide high-level support on an “as needed” basis, perform research, draft correspondence, and manage programs as assigned
- Respond to complex citizen inquiries as needed and coordinate department actions/responses
- Participate in issues, projects, and programs, requiring inter-departmental cooperation or high-level response to residents or community groups
Skills:
- Proficiency in 3M, Accounting Software Systems, ADP – Financial Services, CapEx, CRM
- Experience in Accounting Functions, Auditing, Budget Processes, Capital Management, Cash Flow Analysis, GASB
- Hold a CPA Designation Requirements – Must hold a VP/Director of Finance role or similar for at least 5 years
- Proficient in the use of 3M, Accounting Software Systems, and ADP – Financial Services
- Experience with CapEx, CRM, and Accounting Functions
- Skilled in Auditing, Budget Processes, and Capital Management
- Ability to perform Cash Flow Analysis and understands GASB
- Must hold a CPA or CPA Designation
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and lead effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong strategic and critical thinking skills
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Sound knowledge of financial laws and regulations
- Ability to analyze financial data and create financial strategies for company
- Proven track record of successful financial management
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial staff and stakeholders.
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