Lead Financial Operations Analyst (comptroller) - Actively Recruited

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

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 Minimum Qualifications



* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in accounting, finance, business administration or a directly related field and



* Five (5) years of experience in accounts payable, financial operations or accounting is required .

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.



*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of financial processes, practices, and internal controls related to accounts payable and disbursements.
• Knowledge of financial systems, including financial or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review and interpret financial data.
• Ability to manage high-volume or complex financial transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff, management, and external vendors.
• Ability to develop, recommend, and implement process improvements within a financial operations environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize...