Job Title: Finance Director
Location: Central/Southwest Suburbs
Lauterbach & Amen, LLP is a well-established CPA firm specializing in accounting, auditing and financial services. The firm is a recognized leader in the accounting industry and has grown continuously over the past twenty years. With our roots in governmental accounting, we have continued to develop additional specialties to meet the needs of a diverse, strong and growing client base. At Lauterbach & Amen, LLP, we value our people and know that each employee is vital to our success.
We are searching for a full-time Finance Director to join our Client Accounting & Advisory team and assist in servicing several municipal clients in the Central/Southwest suburbs.
In addition to an energetic and supportive culture, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package - including health, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD insurances and 401(k) match.
Areas of Responsibility Include:

Financial Analysis, Accounting, and Reporting

• Performs monthly budget to actual analysis, projections of revenue and expenditures, capital projects tracking, cash flow needs and long-range planning needs.
• Responsible for oversight and assistance in monthly bank reconciliations and year-end audit preparation.
• Reviews all significant grants, ensuring proper accounting and compliance with grant regulations.
• Responsible for preparation of various annual financial statements, TIF reports, levy limit worksheet, and periodic Board financial reports.
• Supports the budget preparation including coordinating and assisting other department heads with their budget requests, compilation of salary and schedules, budgeting of shared and allocation revenues and expenditures, assist Village Board and Manager during review and adoption process.

Management Responsibilities

• Supervision, oversight, and backup for accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, accounting and financial reporting, and budget processes.
• Responsible for review and recommendation of all financial policies and significant internal controls over financial transactions and reporting.
• Recommends or implements investment strategy to maximize earnings while maintaining liquidity.
• Review and recommendation of revenue changes such as utility rate reviews, changes in fees, or creation.
• Oversight of tax collection processes with staff, calculation of tax settlements, and resolve issues.
• Review financial agreements/contracts, including vendor contracts, lease agreements, and developer loans.
• Coordination of debt issuance process and post issuance compliance and payments.
• Attend Department Head meeting and Village Board meetings as required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• 7+ years of Municipal Finance or Government accounting experience
• CPA CPFO certification (preferred)
• 1 + years of Supervisory experience is required
• Ability to attend meetings outside of normal business hours occasionally
• Strong verbal & written communication abilities with various levels of management & public speaking
• Consistent ability to exercise independent judgment and problem solve
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an inclusive/collaborative management style
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities & organize efficiently
• Highly motivated, self-starter with strong initiative

Salary
$140,000 - $165,000

• Supervision, oversight, and backup for accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, accounting and financial reporting, and budget processes.
• Responsible for review and recommendation of all financial policies and significant internal controls over financial transactions and reporting.
• Recommends or implements investment strategy to maximize earnings while maintaining liquidity.
• Review and recommendation of revenue changes such as utility rate reviews, changes in fees, or creation.
• Oversight of tax collection processes with staff, calculation of tax settlements, and resolve issues.
• Review financial agreements/contracts, including vendor contracts, lease agreements, and developer loans.
• Coordination of debt issuance process and post issuance compliance and payments.
• Attend Department Head meeting and Village Board meetings as required