LEAD FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ANALYST (COMPTROLLER) - ACTIVELY RECRUITED

Cook County • Chicago, IL

1d • $89,698 - $99,058 • Hybrid

About The Position

Leads financial operations by overseeing complex accounts payable and disbursement functions to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor payments and employee reimbursements. Serves as a high-level technical expert within the accounts payable and disbursement function, providing guidance on financial controls, compliance requirements, and process improvements. Performs advanced financial review and leads or coordinates period-end close activities and provides reporting and analysis to management to support effective financial decision-making. Ensures adherence to County policies, financial regulations, and internal controls, and acts as a primary liaison and escalation point with internal departments and external vendors regarding payment inquiries and issue resolution. Reports to the Associate Comptroller of Accounts Payable. This position is Actively Recruited and At Will.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in accounting, finance, business administration or a directly related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in accounts payable, financial operations or accounting is required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of financial systems, including financial or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to develop, recommend, and implement process improvements within a financial operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing complex accounts payable and disbursement functions to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor payments and employee reimbursements.
• Serving as a high-level technical expert within the accounts payable and disbursement function, providing guidance on financial controls, compliance requirements, and process improvements.
• Performing advanced financial review and leading or coordinating period-end close activities.
• Providing reporting and analysis to management to support effective financial decision-making.
• Ensuring adherence to County policies, financial regulations, and internal controls.
• Acting as a primary liaison and escalation point with internal departments and external vendors regarding payment inquiries and issue resolution.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior