Employment opportunity: Park Forest assistant finance director

The Village of Park Forest seeks applicants for a full-time Assistant Finance Director. Duties include: day-to-day management and supervision of the Finance Department including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash collection and utility billing. Coordination of the Village audit, including preparation of the Management, Discussion and Analysis, the Department of Insurance Annual Statement and various other annual compliance documents. Integral work in the preparation of the Village Budget, assistance with contract negotiations, co-chairing the health and wellness task force and other departmental and Village Board support as needed. Familiarity with software conversions a plus. CPA, CPFO, MPA or MBA and thorough knowledge of current accounting practices, accounting systems and municipal fund accounting strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will possess a commitment to customer service, strong leadership and proven interpersonal skills.

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Located 30 miles south of Chicago, Park Forest offers diversity in its citizenry and cultural activities. For more details about this exciting opportunity and how to apply, visit us on the web at http://www.villageofparkforest.com under Employment. Recruitment deadline:5:00 pm Friday January 29, 2016. Park Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.