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Comptroller

Job in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, 60303, USA
Listing for: Village of Oak Park
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    CFO, Accounting & Finance, Financial Compliance, Accounting Manager
  • Accounting
    Accounting & Finance, Financial Compliance, Accounting Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 122100 - 177045 USD Yearly USD 122100.00 177045.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Compensation

Package $122,100 - $177,045 (anticipated hiring range: $122,100 - $130,000 +/- DOQ)

Employment Type

Full Time

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, this newly created position provides highly responsible and complex management of the Village’s accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance functions. The Comptroller leads the month‑end and year‑end close, maintains the general ledger and related reconciliations, oversees accounts payable and key disbursement controls, leads the annual audit and ACFR preparation, oversees bank and cash transaction controls, and supervises assigned accounting, utility billing accounting, and cashiering staff.

The position coordinates closely with the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Budget & Operations), Payroll Accountant, Grants & Procurement Coordinator, and other departments to ensure accurate financial information, timely reporting, and strong stewardship of public resources.

Responsibilities
  • Manage the Village’s accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance functions.
  • Lead the month‑end and year‑end close.
  • Maintain the general ledger and related reconciliations.
  • Oversee accounts payable and key disbursement controls.
  • Lead the annual audit and ACFR preparation.
  • Oversee bank and cash transaction controls.
  • Supervise assigned accounting, utility billing accounting, and cashiering staff.
  • Coordinate closely with Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Payroll Accountant, Grants & Procurement Coordinator, and other departments to ensure accurate financial information, timely reporting, and stewardship of public resources.
Qualifications
  • Five to ten years of increasingly responsible experience in governmental accounting and financial reporting.
  • At least two years of supervisory experience.
  • Experience with enterprise funds/utility billing and audit/ACFR processes strongly preferred.
  • Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • CPA required; alternatively, a combination of CPFO certification and an MBA may be considered.
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