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Chief Financial Officer - City of Collinsville, IL (ID: 349403) |
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Title | Chief Financial Officer |
Type | Finance |
Date Posted | 2020-01-24 |
City / Organization | City of Collinsville, IL |
Website | Click Here for the Position Listing |
Email Contact | mpeterson@govhrusa.com |
Description | Collinsville, IL (pop. 25,838). The City of Collinsville is seeking an energetic, innovative and motivated individual to join its dynamic and talented executive team as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The City of Collinsville is a full-service municipality located 12 miles east of St. Louis. Its residents enjoy the lifestyle of a safe, affordable and family-oriented community while being just minutes away from the urban amenities of a world class metropolitan area. Collinsville is known for its midwestern charm, its outstanding schools, its beautiful park system and its thriving local economy. The City of Collinsville is a home-rule municipality that operates under the Council-Manager form of government. As such, the CFO reports directly to the City Manager. The City has a $57.4 million annual budget for the FY2020-21 fiscal year. The City’s enviable financial condition is evidenced by its Aa3 rating by Moody’s Investor Services. The Mayor and City Council highly value the work of the City Manager and his senior management team. The Collinsville Finance Department consists of 12 full-time staff including an Assistant CFO and an Accounting Manager. The Finance Department has a $1.4 million annual operating budget and is responsible for all traditional financial accounting services including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and utility billing. In addition, the Finance Department generates all financial reports, performs cash management duties, oversees compliance of federal and state regulations, prepares the City’s annual budget, manages investments, monitors grant compliance, etc. The CFO is an integral part of the executive management team. He/she will participate in key decisions regarding budget development, administration, economic development, capital planning, and all policies affecting the overall fiscal health of the City. The following are key attributes that the City is seeking in its new CFO:
The most attractive candidates for this position will possess the following minimum qualifications:
The starting salary range for this position is $95,000 to $115,000 DOQ/E. The City also offers an outstanding fringe benefits package including health insurance for the employee that is 100% paid by the City. A relocation package will also be provided. Residency within the corporate limits of Collinsville is preferred but not required. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates should apply electronically no later than February 28, 2020 with resume, cover letter and contact information for five (5) professional references to www.GovHRJobs.com to the attention of Mark R. Peterson, Vice President, GovHR USA, 630 Dundee Road #130 Northbrook, IL 60062 Tel: 847-380-3240. Please direct all inquiries about the position, the community or the recruitment process to Mr. Peterson at mpeterson@govhrusa.com or at (309) 825-5091. |