Village of Lake, Finance Director

About the Village of Island Lake: The Village of Island Lake, IL is located in Lake and McHenry Counties in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and has an approximate population of 8,100 residents. Island Lake gets its name from the Village’s namesake lake. It was originally a vacation destination for Chicagoans, but due to its charm and beauty, it became a year-round home for many to grow their families.

Island Lake continues to grow and prosper while still maintaining its overall charm and beauty.

The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing general administrative operations while ensuring the integrity of Village finances. They must be able to multi-task, prioritize and complete a variety of tasks and projects and to communicate professionally with elected officials, other governmental entities, staff, and the public. The Finance Director must demonstrate leadership skills and be able to motivate and develop employee relationships across all departments.

They must provide exceptional customer service to the community and instill the same qualities in the administrative department’s culture. Additionally, they must be versatile, with the capacity to manage and motivate staff in meeting departmental and Village goals. They also must possess knowledge and experience in the fields of municipal finance and human resources. The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing general administrative operations while ensuring the integrity of the village’s finances.

They must be able to multi-task, prioritize and complete a variety of tasks and projects. It is critical that they should be able to professionally communicate with elected officials, other governmental entities, staff, and the public.

Contact:
Georgine Cooper, Village Clerk,  for more information and a complete job description.