The Finance Manager role provides financial administration and analysis support for the District’s Capital Construction program and leads region and department payroll, budgeting, and financial oversight under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer.
Role Overview
In this position, you oversee budget development and financial operations for an assigned region or department, including accounting for revenues and expenditures, cost monitoring, invoice review, financial reporting, and forecasting. The role also includes supervision of finance support staff and coordination with administrative and leadership teams to support budget planning and operational procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and monitor the region or department budget.
- Maintain accounts of revenues, expenditures, and cost accounting for operational facilities.
- Advise and support department heads, Region Managers, and Area Managers on financial issues such as resource allocations and budget transfers.
- Maintain financial records and produce monthly financial reports for the region or department.
- Review and monitor costs, invoices, purchasing, and cost expenditure patterns.
- Analyze financial trends and related practices.
- Supervise Finance Coordinators responsible for financial administrative and clerical duties and department support.
- Maintain liaison with the administrative office.
- Collaborate with division, region, area, and department heads to develop the budget, operational procedures, and effective administrative procedures for regions and departments.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
- CPA is recommended.
- Experience in governmental or other public sector financial operations.
- At least two (2) 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 assessing the financial impact of contract amendments or change orders.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, purchasing, payroll, and related procedures.
- Ability to communicate financial and administrative issues to respective managers.
- Analytical skills, report writing capability, and oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage and delegate work to support staff.
- Computer skills including Oracle, Microsoft systems, and Excel.
Technologies
- Oracle
- Microsoft systems
- Excel
Compensation and Location
- Location: Chicago, IL (onsite)
- Salary: USD 93,642 per year
Benefits
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental, and vision plans.
- Paid vacation time: 13-20 days annually (13 days in first year of employment).
- Paid sick time: 12 days annually, with year-to-year carryover.
- 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, a voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
- Optional pre-tax programs, including Transit.
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
- Free admission to most Chicago museums.
Additional Information
Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, this role is responsible for overseeing payroll, budget, and financial matters in an assigned region or department. This includes accounting, cash flow, invoices, and other budget and financial issues for that region or department. Other related duties may be assigned.
Disclaimer
The statements provided describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel assigned to this role. Job duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
