Finance Manager

at Express Employment Professionals in Peoria Heights, Illinois, United States

Job Description

The Director of Finance will be entrusted with managing all facets of financial operations, devising financial policies and guidelines and overseeing the initiation and functioning of the District's financial management systems. This role is integral in maintaining the veracity of fiscal data and fostering an environment of transparency and accountability within the organization. This individual will stand as the primary authority on financial matters in the institution. 

Guide enterprise-wide financial strategy to ensure long-term fiscal health while supporting high quality service delivery

Lead multi-year budget development, long-range forecasting, and capital investment planning

Oversee treasury operations, including debt issuance, investment strategy, and enterprise risk management functions

Build and maintain high performing financial systems, ensuring strong internal controls, audit readiness, procurement compliance, and adherence to GAAP, AND GASB principles

Provide financial reporting and analysis to executive leadership, regulators, and the Board in both data-driven and narrative formats to support strategic decision making

Continuously evaluate and improve financial policies and practices, identifying opportunities for modernization, automation, and enhanced analytics

Drive implementation of innovative financial technologies and systems to optimize reporting, efficiency, and transparency

Lead the Finance team by managing staff assignments, performance reviews, training, compliance adherence, and personnel decisions including hiring and terminations. 

Ensure financial operations comply with federal, state, and local regulations: implement process improvements based on best practices and evolving requirements

Oversee preparation of financial statements and respond to internal and external financial inquiries with clarity and accuracy

Manage tax compliance and reporting, District cash flow, and financial forecasting activities

Coordinate external and internal audits: manage documentation and ensure resolution of any findings or deficiencies

Oversee development and administration of the annual operating and capital budgets, including monitoring, forecasting, and reporting functions

Develop and implement innovative financing strategies to support capital projects and identify sustainable revenue opportunities

Collaborate on benefit-related financial matters including retirement fund management, employee health insurance, and liability/property insurance

Perform other duties as assigned in support of the District's financial and operational goals