Finance Manager

Title: Finance Manager

This Finance Manager position is currently assigned to support the financial administration and analysis of the District’s Capital Construction program, including project budgets, expenditures, contracts, purchase orders, invoices, forecasting, and financial reporting.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for overseeing all payroll, budget and financial related matters in an assigned region/department. This includes all accounting, cash flow, invoices and all other budget and financial issues within that region/department. Performs related duties as required. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: 

• Prepares and monitors the region/department budget. 

• Maintains accounts of all revenues, expenditures and cost accounting for all operational facilities. 

• Advises and supports department heads, Region Managers and Area Managers regarding financial issues including resource allocations and budget transfers. 

• Maintains financial records and monthly financial reports for the region/department. 

• Reviews and monitors costs, invoices, purchasing and cost expenditure patterns. 

• Analyzes financial trends and practices.

 • Supervises Finance Coordinators performing financial administrative, clerical duties and department support staff. 

• Maintains liaison with the administrative office.

 • Works with the division region, area and department heads in developing the budget, operational procedures and the best practical administrative procedures for regions/departments. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related field supplemented by five (5) years of related financial experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. CPA is recommended. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in governmental or other public sector financial operations. 
• At least two years of financial experience supporting capital improvement or construction programs.
• Experience monitoring project budgets, expenditures, contracts, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Experience preparing financial forecasts, variance analyses, and financial reports for capital projects or programs.
• Experience analyzing project costs and the financial impact of contract amendments or change orders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 • Knowledge of accounting principles, purchasing, payroll and related procedures. 

• Ability to communicate financial and administrative issues to the respective managers.

 • Skill set to include: analytical, report writing, oral and written communication. 

• Ability to manage and delegate work to support staff. Computer skills including Oracle, Microsoft systems, Excel.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job duties are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. 

BENEFITS:

As a full-time Chicago Park District employee, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including:  

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.  
• 13-20 days of paid vacation time annually (13 days in first year of employment).  
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.  
• 4 paid personal days per year.  
• 13 paid holidays per year. 
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility). 
• Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees'
• Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act. 
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.  
• Optional pre-tax programs – Transit  
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.  
• Free Admission to most Chicago museums. 

Annual Salary: $93,642.34/annually

 Local 00 - Non-Union                            EEOC: Professional                                               FLSA: Exempt