Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis; Dept. Of Transportation & Highways

OVERVIEW

Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways is seeking an Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis. This role provides strategic leadership to financial teams and oversees key budgeting, procurement, payroll, and reporting functions. The Associate Director manages the Bureau's annual budget development and analysis, prepares financial reports for senior leadership and grantors, and coordinates audit responses. The position also develops and implements financial policies, supports program performance evaluation, identifies operational efficiencies and revenue opportunities, and manages the financial components of grants and contracts.

Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45% of Illinois' population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban planning.

Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer.

Attention Applicants: Please note that as part of ongoing job architecture initiatives, the County is reviewing job titles and corresponding grades, which may be subject to change.

In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in the public sphere, including:

• Top Tier Medical Benefits:
  Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 9 Additional voluntary benefit plans
• Flexible Teleworking Options
• Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 15 vacation days annually; and Paid sick leave)
• Pension Plan
• Financial Support Programs and Resources:
  Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts - Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend
• Health/Wellness Perks:
  Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.

Salary Range: $112,295 -$138,050 / Yearly

• Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs
  • 2nd largest county in America
  • Larger than 27 states
• Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades.
  • Nearly 80% unionized workforce
  • 15 unions represented
  • 63 separate collective bargaining agreements
• Highway - Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways.
• Land - Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies.
• Safety - Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities.

Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award‑winning restaurants, and plenty of shopping! In addition, Chicago is serviced by multiple bus and train lines for public transportation from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorists, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclists.

Lead entry‑level managers and supervisors and provide strategic leadership. Perform complex and critical elements in the review of the Bureau/Department's budgetary requests and provide concise and timely information for presentation and review of the annual budget. Oversee staff and develop, implement, and monitor financial activities, including budgeting, procurement, and payroll. Prepare financial reports for leadership and grantors and coordinate audit responses.

Formulate policies and procedures affecting financial control and management.

Coordinate programs ensuring performance measures and evaluation criteria are developed and implemented. Consult with leadership to evaluate financial and operational issues and identify opportunities for efficiencies and increased revenue. Oversee and manage financial aspects of grants and contracts.

• Lead and direct to ensure efficient performance of financial planning and analysis processes.
• Supervise staff on various financial aspects of the budget.
• Develop and manage the capital, operational, and grant budgets for the Bureau/Department.
• Direct the financial aspects of budgeting, payroll, purchases, contracts, inventories, and all other related financial transactions.
• Formulate and coordinate policies and procedures affecting financial control and management. Develop revenue, expenditure, cost accounting, and…