City of Chicago Looking for DIRECTOR OF FINANCE-C.D.A. 2023 at Chicago, IL Full Time

Description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Department of Aviation

Finance Division-PAYMENTS

Number of Positions: 1

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) manages and operates one of the world’s busiest aviation systems-comprised of O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Together. The CDA’s footprint continues to grow as it oversees major capital development programs at O’Hare and Midway, with the value of developments in the multiple billions, collectively. Please visit www.flychicago.com to learn more about the Chicago Department of Aviation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervises and monitors responding to inquiries from vendors (e.g., outstanding and unpaid invoices). Oversees staff engaged in receiving and processing payments for vendors performing work at O’Hare and Midway. Monitors workflow and schedules assignments to ensure the timely payment of invoices. Monitors. vendor payments by running outstanding reports weekly to ensure collections of payments and other accounts receivable activities are timely. Completes Year-End Confirmation for Auditors to validate any outstanding invoices. Supervises the Auditing and reconciling of accounts, ensuring the accurate and appropriate allocation of funds. Directs the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure sound fiscal management and operational efficiency. Directs the costing of proposed or expanded programs and the preparation of related reports. Establishes and implements internal auditing systems and financial controls to ensure the appropriate use of funding. Makes staffing-related decisions (e.g., work scheduling, labor/employee relations). Performs other related duties as required

Location: Chicago Department of Aviation

10510 W. Zemke Road, Chicago

Shift: Monday – Friday

Hours: 9:00am a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a directly related field with 15 semester hours in Accounting or Finance, plus five years of professional financial management experience of which four years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.

Disclaimer – “Accredited” means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an associate, bachelor, master, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

NOTE: The candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at the time of processing, if applicable. You must also provide your valid U.S. driver’s license at the time of processing.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, will be selected.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the city as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

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

The city of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Lori E. Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner

Please note, Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. C.S.T. on 01/10/2023.

Job Posting: Dec 28, 2022, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) – External: Jan 10, 2023, 11:59:00 PM

BU: 00 | Salary: $108,816.00 annually Pay Basis:Yearly