Planning Director jobs in Illinois

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, the District Director Financial Planning & Budgeting is responsible for the development of the district annual budget, strategic financial planning, business operations and compliance, and support for the financial aspects of various systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

·         Provides direction and project leadership to staff members on various strategic projects and initiatives.  Assists in establishing and implementing priorities, monitors   progress, and evaluates financial results of departmental activities and projects.

·         Manages development and implementation of the Annual Operating and Capital Budget Processes.

·         Supports the development of the District’s Five-year Strategic Financial Plan.

·         Resolves audit issues and provides necessary reports to management and external entities.

·         Directs business operations, budget corrections, accounting support and position control management for all colleges. Acts as primary direct support to specific colleges, including posting budget transfers and approving personnel requisitions.

·         Develops systems, tools and procedures to monitor the effectiveness of financial controls. 

·         When necessary, leads committee to make recommendations regarding increases in tuition and fees. Actively serves as a member of various committees and boards   to advise and assist with project development and implementation.

·         Monitors budget transfers, prepares monthly budget transfer report for the Board of Trustees, and provides an explanation/summary of transfers to the Chief   Financial Officer.

·         Serves as budget planning manager for Finance, Business Enterprises, Administrative and Procurement Services, and Security.

·         Assists HR with annual fringe benefits planning.

·         Prepares ad hoc financial reports and variance analysis reports as needed, including to senior leadership.

·         Prepares various financial models for collective bargaining purposes.

·         Supervises, counsels and evaluates individuals on a variety of work-related issues toward the continual improvement and overall management of performance   within the department.

·         Works with staff at all levels in the development, documentation, implementation and communication of policies and procedures pursuant to departmental   responsibilities.

·         Maintains effective liaison throughout the District related to overall responsiveness to internal and external needs.

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration or related area with five years of   accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Certification in Public Accounting is preferred

·         Three years of supervisory experience required

·         Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and projects, mobilize efforts toward completion, and deliver with a consistently high degree of quality

·         Excellent organizational, analytical, decision-making and administrative skills

·         Demonstrated ability to think logically and to translate concepts into functioning financial models.

·         Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills

·         Ability to pay attention to details.

·         Ability to work well with employees at all levels of the organization within a culturally diverse environment

·         Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner

·         Ability to represent the department and District at various meetings effectively

·         Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Advanced user of Excel or similar spreadsheet programs; knowledge of data extraction and   modeling tools preferred  

WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

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