Finance Director

About the Glenview Park District The Glenview Park District is widely recognized as one of the premier park and recreation agencies in the nation. Serving a community of 63,000 residents located 20 miles northwest of Chicago, we operate a $57 million budget, 25+ parks, 15 facilities, and a team of 115 full-time and 750 seasonal and part-time employees dedicated to enriching lives through exceptional experiences.

We don’t just meet the standard—we set it.

Our Honors at a Glance

NRPA Gold Medal Finalist — 2025, 2024 & 2019 (won outright in 1970 & 1974): the most prestigious award in parks and recreation, honoring excellence in long-range planning, resource management, environmental stewardship, and program development.

CAPRA Accredited (2023) — one of only 206 agencies nationwide and one of only 9 in Illinois to hold this distinction, the only national accreditation for park and recreation agencies.

IAPD/IPRA Distinguished Accredited Agency — 2024 & 2018, a dual-accreditation honor that places Glenview among the most operationally excellent park districts in the state.

Moody’s Aaa Bond Rating — held continuously for 18+ years, one of only eleven park districts in Illinois to carry this highest possible bond rating.

GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting — awarded every year since 2007 (19 consecutive years), recognizing financial reports that go beyond minimum requirements with full transparency and clarity.

IPRA Best Workplace Award — recognized as the top park district employer in Illinois, reflecting an 88.6% employee satisfaction rate and a culture of engagement, inclusion, and growth.

IPRA Champions for Change Award (2023) — honoring exemplary practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion across our community and organization.

Illinois Association of Museums Best Practices Award in Exhibits (2025) for the Discovery Room at The Grove.

IAPD Best of the Best Partnership Award — 2023 & 2022.PDRMA Level-A Accreditation for Safety & Risk Management (2018).Annual attendance exceeding 1.37 million visits; nearly 92% of residents rate the District positively.

A Financial Track Record That Speaks for Itself. To view more, please review our Director of Finance Brochure.

The Glenview Park District maintains an exceptionally sound financial position, built on decades of disciplined stewardship, strategic investment, and transparent governance. The Finance Director will join an organization celebrated regionally and nationally for its financial excellence:

Moody’s Aaa Bond Rating (18+ consecutive years):
The District’s credit strength enables borrowing at the lowest possible cost, directly protecting taxpayers. GPD is one of only eleven park districts in Illinois to carry this distinction.

GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (19 consecutive years since 2007):
Awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association for comprehensive financial reports that exceed Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and communicate with full public disclosure.
51% Non-Tax Revenue — one of the lowest tax-to-non-tax ratios in the state, reflecting entrepreneurial revenue management and strong earned-income  Position Growth of 9.9% and a $20 million Capital Replacement Fund that systematically invests in asset longevity without debt.$3.675 million in state grants secured in a single year, including a $2.8 million Park and Recreational Facility Construction grant; over $7 million in grants, donations, and sponsor ships in three years.

Debt discipline that saved taxpayers $10 million by choosing 13-year over 20-year repayment schedules and using reserves to minimize bond issuance.

GPD represents only 7.8% of the average homeowner’s property tax bill, with residents rating overall tax value at 7.3 out of 10.An annual budget of $57 million overseen by a finance team committed to accuracy, transparency, and long-term sustainability.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to serve as the chief financial steward of a nationally recognized, mission-driven organization. You will work alongside a collaborative leadership team, a supportive Board of Commissioners, and a staff culture…