FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER (TRANSPORTATION EXECUTIVE III)
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring a Financial Services Manager (Transportation Executive III) for District One. Under administrative direction, this position plans, organizes, directs, and controls the Financial Services Section and provides financial analyses and recommendations to district management on resource utilization. The manager coordinates preparation of the district operating budget and staffing proposals, develops programs and procedures to improve operations and maximize funding utilization, and serves as a working supervisor. The position also ensures district operating budget contracts comply with applicable laws and policies, manages internal audits of district contracts and programs, and performs related duties as assigned. The position is based at 201 Center Ct, Schaumburg, Illinois, in the Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 1, District 1, Bureau of Administrative Services. The anticipated hybrid schedule is one to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with a 45-minute lunch. Occasional travel, including overnight stays as appropriate, and occasional overtime—including evenings and weekends—may be required.
Requirements
- Education equivalent to completion of four years of college; business or public administration, accounting, economics, or statistics coursework is preferred.
- At least three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in fiscal management, accounting, budgeting, economics, or statistics, including financial reporting and financial resource allocation analysis.
- Ability to travel occasionally in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Possess an appropriate, valid driver's license.
- Complete a background check and disclose criminal history.
- Comply with applicable revolving-door restrictions and required annual and supplemental Statements of Economic Interest.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree with major coursework in accounting, business administration, economics, statistics, public finance, or public administration.
- Eight years of experience in public finance or accounting activities.
- Working knowledge of modern management techniques and organizational concepts.
- Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Excel to develop financial reports and models.
- Three years of experience leading and managing staff.
- Three years of experience interacting with vendors, consultants, contractors, and the public.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, direct, and control the activities of the Financial Services Section.
- Provide financial analyses and recommendations to district management on resource utilization.
- Manage and coordinate preparation of district operating budgets and staffing proposals.
- Develop programs, methods, and procedural changes to improve efficiency and maximize district funding utilization.
- Serve as a working supervisor.
- Provide quality control for district operating budget contracts to ensure compliance with state laws, departmental policies, and district guidelines.
- Manage and supervise internal audits for district contracts and programs.
- Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the position.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pension plan
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
- Deferred compensation program and other pre-tax benefit programs, including medical and daycare
- 12 paid sick days annually
- 10 paid vacation days in the first year, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 annually
- 3 paid personal days annually
- 13–14 paid holidays annually, depending on start date
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling
- Training and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
