Chief Financial Officer at Vogrinc Search Group Chief Financial Officer at Vogrinc Search Group in Machesney Park, Illinois Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Outstanding opportunity for a CFO with broad leadership experience to join a well-established municipal services organization known for operational excellence and a world-class culture. This person will lead finance and administrative functions while serving as a strategic business partner to the Executive Director and Board and providing the financial and organizational leadership needed to support significant capital investment and long-term operational priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead Finance, Accounting, AP, Payroll, Billing and Collections, Human Resources, Customer Service, and related administrative functions. Direct budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, rate development, treasury, investments, and long-term financial planning. Provide financial leadership for capital projects, contracting, purchasing, and infrastructure investments. Oversee external audits and required governmental, financial, bond, and regulatory reporting. Develop financial and administrative policies related to budgeting, rates, compensation, benefits, purchasing, and business operations. Provide financial and operational reporting to executive leadership and the Board. Lead HR and risk management activities, including compensation, staffing, employee relations, policy development, and compliance. Strengthen financial controls, systems, processes, and administrative service delivery. Partner across the organization to improve performance, accountability, and operational effectiveness.

Requirements include:

MBA or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with CPA designation. 7+ years of progressive financial and administrative leadership experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory or management role. Experience in construction, infrastructure, engineering, municipal services, or another capital-intensive environment. Strong background in budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, controls, and strategic planning. Working knowledge of capital projects, contracting, purchasing, collections, and project-related financial management. Experience leading functions beyond Finance, ideally including Human Resources and Customer Service. Governmental accounting experience is preferred, although senior private-sector financial leaders with the ability to transition into a public-service environment will also be considered. Experience working with executive leadership, governing boards, auditors, and external stakeholders. Strong financial modeling, Excel, financial systems, and business software capabilities. Collaborative leadership style with a strong focus on accountability, service, and continuous improvement.