Village of Evergreen Park, Finance Director

Position Overview

The Village of Evergreen Park is seeking an experienced municipal finance professional to serve as its Finance Director. This executive-level position is responsible for managing a $76 million annual budget, including a $37 million General Fund and a $16 million capital improvement program.

The Finance Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of all financial operations for the Village. This role manages accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, investments, audits, internal controls, cash management, and financial policy development. The Finance Director plays a critical role in long-range financial planning, capital planning, pension oversight, and debt management.

The position coordinates the Village’s annual audit; works closely with the Mayor, department heads, and pension boards; and ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

• Manage accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, investments, audits, internal controls, cash management, and financial policy development.
• Lead long-range financial planning, capital planning, pension oversight, and debt management.
• Coordinate the annual audit and work with the Mayor, department heads, and pension boards to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in fiscal operations.
• Experience with municipal audits, budgets, pension systems, and capital financing.
• Experience with tax levies, TIFs, debt issuance, and treasury management.

• Municipal or government accounting.
• Prior experience as a Finance Director, Assistant Finance Director, or senior municipal finance professional preferred.
• CPA, CPFO, or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• Experience with software conversions.
• Municipal auditing background welcomed.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary range of $155,000 – $170,000, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, IMRF pension, deferred compensation options, paid time off, and other Village benefits.

All qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and completed Village job application to hr, and indicate Finance Director in the email subject line.

February 27, 2026

THE VILLAGE OF EVERGREEN PARK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.