Finance Director

Clifton Larson Allen  (CLA) Search has been retained by the City of Sycamore, IL to identify a Finance Director to serve their team. The Finance Director / Treasurer oversees all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, investment management, audits, internal controls, cash management, and financial policy development. The position plays a key role in long‑range financial planning, capital planning, pension oversight, and debt management.

The Finance Director coordinates the City’s annual audit, works closely with department heads and pension boards, and ensures compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

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• Assists with the maintenance and creation of written procedures concerning financial policies and procedures with the City Manager.
• Direct and manage all municipal financial operations and accounting systems
• Prepare and oversee the City’s annual operating and capital budgets
• Coordinate annual audits and ensure compliance with GASB standards
• Oversee cash management, investments, and internal controls
• Administer revenue programs including local taxes, fees, and billing
• Support pension administration and attend pension board meetings as needed
• Provide financial forecasting and long‑range planning recommendations
• Supervise Finance Department staff and ensure efficient operations
• Advise the City Manager and City Council on financial matters and policy
• Performs other duties as circumstances may require at the direction of the City Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field required
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible municipal or governmental finance experience
• Prior experience as a Finance Director, Assistant Finance Director, or senior municipal finance professional preferred
• Experience with municipal audits, budgets, pension systems, and capital financing
• Ability to effectively work with elected officials and senior leadership
• CPA, CPFO, or similar professional certification preferred