Budget & Revenue Officer

The City of Decatur seeks a strategic finance leader to oversee our annual budget and guide fiscal policy for a community of 70,000 residents. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and elected officials, translating complex financial data into actionable insights that drive policy decisions.

This role provides executive-level exposure and participates in the City’s financial decision-making, leading initiatives that strengthen revenue sustainability, ensure organizational transparency, and provide the financial foundation for community investments in infrastructure, public safety, and quality of life.

• Competitive Benefits: 14.5 paid holidays per year (including 2 employee-selected days), comprehensive health coverage, an excellent pension plan, paid vacation, and sick leave.
• Relocation Reimbursement: Financial support to help cover moving expenses for qualified candidates.
• Dedicated Health Center: Free check-ups, chronic condition management, immunizations, bloodwork, and many free prescriptions for employees and their dependents.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Funding available for continuing education and professional development.

• Lead development and administration of the City’s annual operating budget
• Partner with department leadership to align financial planning with City priorities
• Monitor revenues and expenditures; prepare forecasts and variance analyses
• Provide strategic financial analysis and recommendations to the Director of Finance

• Prepare and review monthly, annual, and special-purpose financial reports in compliance with GAAP, GASB, and fund accounting requirements
• Support preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) including schedules, work papers, and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with State of Illinois statutes and City ordinances governing municipal finance and reporting
• Analyze complex financial and operational data to identify trends, assess fiscal impacts, and support informed decision-making by executive leadership and elected officials

• Oversee compliance, reporting, collection, and audit coordination for locally imposed taxes
• Coordinate payment processing staff and delinquent account referrals with the Legal Department
• Manage business license compliance, verification, monitoring, and inspection coordination

• Advise the Director of Finance on improvements to financial systems, internal controls, and operational processes
• Prepare financial ordinances and resolutions for City Council consideration
• Serve as Acting Director of Finance when designated
• Maintain working knowledge of City administrative, financial, and HR policies

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
• Master’s degree preferred
• CPA, CGFM, or related professional certification preferred

• 7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Minimum of 3 years of budgeting experience, governmental preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience, with demonstrated ability to lead staff, provide performance feedback, and support employee development
• Experience with monthly and annual fiscal closings and external audits
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, GASB, fund accounting, governmental budgeting, and applicable Illinois statutes and City ordinances governing municipal financial operations
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial and operational data, identify trends, and develop sound, evidence-based recommendations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Experience with…