Oak Park, IL – Comptroller

The Village of Oak Park is accepting applications for the position of Comptroller.

Job Classification:
Comptroller

Department/Division:
Finance

Employment Status:
Full-time

Annual Salary/Grade: $122,100 – $177,045/Grade 11

Anticipated Hiring Range: $122,100 – $130,000 +/- DOQ

FLSA:
Exempt

Union:
Non-Union

Employment Commission: N/A

Deadline for Application:
Posted until filled, first review March 10, 2026

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, this newly created position provides highly responsible and complex management of the Village’s accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance functions. The Comptroller leads the month‑end and year‑end close, maintains the general ledger and related reconciliations, oversees accounts payable and key disbursement controls, leads the annual audit and ACFR preparation, oversees bank and cash transaction controls, and supervises assigned accounting, utility billing accounting, and cashiering staff.

The position coordinates closely with the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Budget & Operations), Payroll Accountant, Grants & Procurement Coordinator, and other departments to ensure accurate financial information, timely reporting, and strong stewardship of public resources.

Five to ten years of increasingly responsible experience in governmental accounting and financial reporting, including at least two years of supervisory experience; experience with enterprise funds/utility billing and audit/ACFR processes is strongly preferred. Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field. CPA is required; alternatively, a combination of CPFO certification and an MBA may be considered.

• Principles and practices of governmental accounting and financial reporting, including GAAP and GASB standards.
• Operational characteristics, services and activities of municipal accounting functions, including general ledger, reconciliations, cash management controls, and audit support.
• Accounting for enterprise funds and utility billing operations; cash receipting controls and related reconciliations.
• Accounts payable and disbursement controls, vendor master data governance, purchasing card controls, and related compliance requirements.
• Capital asset, lease, and debt service accounting concepts and governmental financial statement disclosure requirements.
• Internal control frameworks, segregation of duties, fraud risk mitigation, and process documentation.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations applicable to municipal finance operations.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications; familiarity with municipal financial systems (e.g., BS&A), reporting tools, document management (e.g., M365), and banking platforms.

• Plan, organize, direct and coordinate accounting operations; select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Lead close processes and maintain accurate and complete financial records and reconciliations under tight deadlines.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of continuous improvement.
• Prepare clear and concise financial statements, schedules, and management reports; communicate accounting concepts to non‑financial audiences.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of individuals both within the Village organization and the general public.
• Maintain reasonable and predictable attendance.

Experience:

Five to ten years of increasingly responsible experience in governmental accounting and financial reporting, including at least two years of supervisory experience; experience with enterprise funds/utility billing and audit/ACFR processes is strongly preferred.

Training:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting,…