Director of Finance

CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT

Job Title: Director of Finance

Location: George W. Dunn County Building 69 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60602

Grade: 22, Step 437

Salary: $126,803

Reports To: Chief Probation Officer

• Initiates, develops and controls the operating functions of several sub‑units within the office, and directs operational and grant budget preparation.
• Organizes, supervises, and directs all functions of the Finance Office such as purchasing, assists with inventory control, cashier unit; monitors work schedules, and accounting procedures.
• Directs preparation of department’s corporate, probation services fees, and grant budgets; recommends appropriation allotments, supervises budget projections and determines transfer of funds when required.
• Assist with the preparation of budgetary goals and quarterly reporting.
• Supervises the training, orientation and evaluation of all personnel working within the Finance Office.
• Organizes and directs the operating activities of property control, contract monitoring, travel arrangements, and telecommunication needs for the department.
• Directs the maintenance of the key control system, and repair and maintenance issues.
• Supervises the preparation and updates of financial policies; attends policy and procedure meetings when required.
• Meets with personnel from the Clerk’s Office and State’s Attorney Office to resolve financial issues.
• Consults with executives’ staff concerning space utilization, equipment and maintenance requirements; assists in resolving problems relating to the Finance Office and finance procedures.
• Supervises the preparation of comprehensive financial reports required by the County Auditor and independent auditors; meets with auditors during on‑site visits.
• Serves on various committees within the department.
• Meets with the Chief Probation Officer to discuss financial issues and department needs.
• Attends County Board meetings and coordinates financial information with staff in the Office of the Chief Judge.
• Coordinates the preparation of various comprehensive financial reports monthly.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

• Within six months of employment, be a resident of the State of Illinois.
• Possess a minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited four‑year college/university.
• Possess strong research and data analysis skills.
• Possess a clear and thorough understanding of department policy, procedures and programs.
• Possess the ability to type in accordance with assigned work.
• Ability to maintain a necessary level of completeness.
• Exhibit attentiveness to detail.
• Possess the ability to utilize proper grammar, sentence structure and spelling.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to issues of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Possess excellent filing, organizational and oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains stability under pressure or opposition.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice.
• Possess knowledge and/or experience in quality assurance, program evaluation and research methods.
• Possess the ability to complete all duties as assigned.

THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

It is the policy of the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.