City of Chicago Looking for ASSISTANT DIRECTOR- FINANCE at Chicago, IL Full Time

Description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Director- Finance

Department of Finance

Accounts Receivable Division

Number of Positions: 1

Under direction, this managerial position is accountable for senior manager level functions, duties and responsibilities, and part of a City department’s executive level staff. The position manages a major program or has direct responsibility for an operational or administrative work section within a department’s organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Manages collection programs to ensure efficient and effective processes are employed to maximize productivity and optimize revenue

Coordinates work efforts with management in developing strategic plans and implementing changes in staffing, operating procedures, and work processes designed to improve the administration of programs

Supervises staff and oversees day-to-day operations in a customer-facing Division

Creates and develops revenue generating initiatives, analyzes workflows and productivity, and implements technological enhancements

Manages vendor performance and contract compliance

Establishes work standards and evaluates staff performance

Prepares and analyzes reports on operational activities, productivity and performance management initiatives and makes recommendations accordingly

Manages noticing and collections for various types of debt

Conducts training sessions for team members

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class

LOCATION: Department of Finance

Accounts Receivable

City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 700

Chicago, IL 60602

DAYS & HOURS: Monday through Friday, Regular Business Hours

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a field related to the duties performed, including five years of work experience related to the position, of which two years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, provided the minimum degree is met

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

Master’s degree

Project management experience

Experience using accounts receivable and customer service software applications

Familiarity with the Municipal Code of Chicago and state and federal collection laws and regulations

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Lori E. Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on December 27, 2022.

Job Posting: Dec 5, 2022, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) – External: Dec 27, 2022, 11:59:00 PM

BU: 10 | Salary: $106,152.00 Pay Basis:Yearly