Superintendent of Finance | Palatine Park District
Posted on Jan 24, 2024 and will remain open until filled.
As a separate governmental entity, the Park District serves a population of over 83,000 who live within the District’s 21 square-mile service area. Palatine Park District employees and patrons alike take great pride in the Palatine Park District and all it offers to the community, which is why they proudly say that the Palatine Park District is “Where families come back to raise their children.”
As the Superintendent of Finance, the primary responsibility will be to provide administrative oversight of all operations and activities of the Finance Department. Key areas of focus include:
- Budget control and accounting system management
- Audit coordination
- Debt management
- Investment of District funds
- Purchasing oversight
- Payroll management
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field (CPA, MS, or MBA highly desirable)
- Ten years of prior experience involving governmental finances, accounting, budgeting, financial forecasting, purchasing, and investments
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws and local ordinances related to finance, accounting, and purchasing
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to recommend alternative actions with minimal direction
- Personnel management skills to effectively plan, motivate, train, and supervise staff
- Experience with financial software and systems
- Certification as a Parks and Recreation Professional is a plus
Palatine Park District offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance for individual and family
- Paid life insurance
- A retirement plan with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
- Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
- Unlimited in-house complimentary programs
- Seasonal pool passes for indoor and outdoor pools (individual and family)
- Fitness Center membership (individual and family)
The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000, dependent on qualifications.
Palatine Park District is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Location
250 E. Wood St.
Palatine, IL 60067
United States
How to apply
Please apply on our website: Palatine Park District Careers (opens in a new window)
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