Finance Director

Job Posting: Notice of Vacancy

Overview:

LaSalle County is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Finance Director.

This challenging and rewarding position seeks a person with a strong background in finance
who will be able to not only analyze and reporting financial information but also guide and
advise County Officials and Department Heads in financial decisions that ensure effective and

economical use of public resources.

Local requirements and preferences:
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, with an initial hiring range
expected in the $75,000-$125,000 range.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance desired; concentration in
governmental accounting preferred.
See Job Description below for Duties, Minimum Qualifications and Physical Demands

Main office location is: 707 E Etna Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350

Application Process:
A cover letter, resume, application should be forwarded to Melissa Pilch, HR Director.
Mail: 707 E Etna Rd, Room 249, Ottawa IL 61350
Email: mpilch@lasallecountyil.gov

Applications will be accepted until position is filled

Employee Benefits Package listed here: https://lasallecountyil.gov/213/LaSalle-County-Benefits

LaSalle County Job Application located here: https://www.lasallecountyil.gov/615/Employment

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LaSalle County
Job Description

Job title: Finance Director

Work Location: Governmental Complex

Division/Department: Finance Department

Reports to: County Board Chairman /Full board

Employment Classifications: Proposed Salary Range: $75,000- $125,000
X Full-time X Exempt X Salaried



Administers the daily operations of the Finance Office including but not limited to collecting, advising, informing, monitoring,
analyzing, coordinating and reporting financial information to ensure the effective and economical use of public resources.
Directs the development and implementation of related policies and procedures.

• Guide financial decisions by establishing and monitoring financial policies and procedures. Performs as an advisor to the

• Assists Finance Committee to ensure effective administration and implementation of approved financial policies,

• Provides status of financial condition of the County by collecting, interpreting and reporting key financial data.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements by researching existing and new legislation, consulting

County Officials and Departments in matters such as budgets, labor negotiations, IMRF, and general/liability insurance
costs, in accordance with Illinois law.

• Prepare and maintain the annual operating budget, in accordance with Illinois law. Preparation of the annual budget

• Provides budgetary analysis service to County departments. Evaluates budgetary performance of various departments.

• Provides financial advisement for the development and administration of the County's capital improvement plan,

• Makes recommendations to the County Board on requests for additional funding. Works with other County departments

• Oversee the operation of the Finance Department, supervise and train assigned personnel to ensure development of their

• Operate as lead financial officer on behalf of the LaSalle County Board with State Comptroller.
• Ensure compliance with GATA reporting on behalf of LaSalle County Board.
• Monitor and advise on investments and debts of LaSalle County.
  

Date Revised: 6/5, 6/10, 6/27, 7/8

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Requires sitting (5-8 hrs), standing/walking (1-3 hrs). This position experiences occasional bending, twisting, squatting, climbing and
reaching movements. Defined Sedentary Work – May require exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible
amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most
of the time. Visual acuity will be of close nature to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a
computer terminal and extensive reading.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Most activities are performed indoors in an office setting. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to
normal consistent temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the person in this position.
Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job, and
"other" duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.
Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties or tasks as requested by management. All
requirements are subject to possible modification in order to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

LaSalle County reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the County desires. This job
description is not intended nor should be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working
conditions, or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with this position. The aforementioned job requirements
are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability.

This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Except as otherwise provided by a collective
bargaining agreement or applicable law, all employees are at-will. This job description is not intended to void, replace, or
conflict with negotiated union contracts. To the extent a collective bargaining agreement conflicts with this job description, the
collective bargaining agreement shall supersede and/or modify this job description.

I have read, reviewed and agree that this job description accurately reflects the position.

Date Revised: 6/5, 6/10, 6/27, 7/8

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have read or had explained the essential duties, responsibilities and minimum qualifications of this position for which I am
expected to perform. I have reviewed the essential functions and work environment characteristics and I understand them
completely.



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Date Revised: 6/5, 6/10, 6/27, 7/8