Financial Officer

Under direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, this position manages the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) budgetary, accounting, billing, and collection and purchasing activities. This position works as a fully engaged member of the operations team, collaborating closely with colleagues to align financial processes with operations goals and sure seamless, team-driven outcomes.

DUTIES:

• Leads the development and preparation of OIG’s annual budget for department operating expenses
• Manages and monitors the work of professional and paraprofessional staff engaged in -analyzing and managing fund accounts
• Approves and monitors the timely processing of invoices for payment and requests for reimbursement
• Reviews financial reports, budgets, contracts, and balance sheets to ensure compliance with accounting practices and government regulations
• Handles confidential and sensitive operational and personnel-related information
• Designs and implements computerized accounting systems and internal controls to improve operating efficiency
• Provides technical assistance to staff and interprets financial policies and procedures to managers, vendors, and delegate agencies
• Compiles statistical data for the preparation of comprehensive financial and productivity reports
• Maintains control over emergency, confidential, and/or supplemental accounts; administers OIG’s petty cash fund
• Performs related duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nine (9) years of professional accounting experience, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position plus at least 15 semester hours in Accounting from an accredited college or university, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in Accounting or a directly related field, plus seven (7) years of professional accounting experience of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree, with at least 15 semester hours in Accounting, plus seven (7) years of professional accounting experience of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of professional accounting experience of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree with at least 15 credit hours in Accounting, plus five (5) years of professional accounting experience of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher in Accounting or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of professional accounting experience of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher with at least 15 credit hours in Accounting, plus four (4) years of professional accounting experience of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Generally accepted accounting principles, methods, practices, and procedures
• Financial analysis and management principles, methods, practices, and procedures
• Budget preparation and management methods, practices, and procedures
• Generally accepted fiscal policy principles, methods, practices, and procedures

Some knowledge of:

• Generally accepted auditing principles, methods, practices, and procedures
• Applicable computer software packages (e.g., accounting software, data management -software) and applications (e.g., Oracle)
• Management and supervisory methods, practices, and procedures

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong work ethic and professionalism
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Collaborates with co-workers and thrives in a team-based environment
• Ability to effectively work cross functionally in a fast-paced work environment
• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

ANNUAL SALARY:

Range: $83,052 – $136,692 (annual increases).* Starting $83,052 (non-negotiable).

*This position will be reclassified to an updated title, Manager of Finance, as of January 1, 2026, with a starting salary of $89,112.

BENEFITS:

For information on City of Chicago employees’ benefits, please visit our benefits website at www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html.

TRAVEL AND SCHEDULE:

Travel outside Chicago is not required. The working hours for this position are 9:00am – 5:00pm. This role requires full-time, in-person work. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

Employees must be a resident of the City of Chicago and proof of residency is required at the commencement of employment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ESSAY REQUIREMENT:

A passing score on a knowledge skill test(s) and/or essay may be required. Your application must include a response to the following prompt:

1. In less than 500 words, describe a time when you worked as part of a cross-functional team to solve a financial or operational challenge. How did you contribute, and what was the outcome?

WE VALUE DIVERSITY

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an equal opportunity employer.

OIG is an inclusive organization that hires and develops all its staff of all levels regardless of race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, age, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

OIG strives to create the kind of workplace where a socially diverse mix of people can thrive professionally. We pride ourselves in meeting our legal charge to promote economy, effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity in government. Through the hard work of our passionate and innovative team, OIG aims to serve every community with equity, respect, and dignity.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy to participate in the application process, please contact OIG’s Manager of Human Resources Eloise Markham at emarkham@igchicago.org. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

THE CITY OF CHICAGO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The City of Chicago does not participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System). In addition, employment at the OIG is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

NOTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

The submission of written materials (e.g., writing sample, essay, cover letter, etc.) generated in-part or fully by AI is strongly discouraged. Candidates who submit AI generated written materials may be disqualified from further consideration.