Director of Finance

                                             CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY
                                               ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT

Job Title: Director of Finance
Location: George W. Dunn County Building 69 W. Washington Chicago, IL 60602
Grade: 22, Step 437
Salary: $126,803
Reports To: Chief Probation Officer

Essential Duties:

• Initiates, develops and controls the operating functions of several sub-units within the office, and directs operational and grant budget preparation.
• Organizes, supervises, and directs all functions of the Finance Office such as purchasing, assists with inventory control, cashier unit; monitors work schedules, and accounting procedures.
• Directs preparation of department’s corporate, probation services fees, and grant budgets. Recommends appropriation allotments, supervises budget projections and determines transfer of funds when required.
• Assist with the preparation of budgetary goals and quarterly reporting of same.
• Supervises the training, orientation and evaluation of all personnel working within the Finance Office.
• Organizes and directs the operating activities of property control, contract monitoring, travel arrangements, and telecommunication needs for the department.
• Directs the maintenance of the key control system, and repair and maintenance issues.
• Supervises the preparation and updates of financial policies, attends policy and procedure meeting when required.
• Meets with personnel from the Clerk’s Office and State’s Attorney Office to resolve financial issues.
• Consults with executives’ staff concerning space utilization, equipment and maintenance requirements. Assist in resolving problems relating to the Finance Office and finance procedures.
• Supervises the preparation of comprehensive financial reports required by the County Auditor and independent auditors. Meets with auditors during on-site visits.
• Serves on various committees within the department.
• Meets with the Chief Probation Officer to discuss financial issues and department needs.
• Attends County Board meetings and coordinates financial information with staff in the Office of the Chief Judge.
• Coordinates the preparation of various comprehensive financial reports monthly.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Qualification Requirements:

• Within six months of employment, be a resident of the State of Illinois.
• Possess a minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited four-year college/university.
• Possess strong research and data analysis skills.
• Possess a clear and thorough understanding of department policy, procedures and programs.
• Possess the ability to type in accordance with assigned work.
• Ability to maintain a necessary level of completeness.
• Exhibit attentiveness to detail.
• Possess the ability to utilize proper grammar, sentence structure and spelling.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to issues of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Possess excellent filing, organizational and oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains stability under pressure or opposition.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice.
• Possess knowledge and/or experience in quality assurance, program evaluation and research methods.
• Possess the ability to complete all duties as assigned.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
In addition to the application, qualified applicants should submit:

• Cover Letter addressed to Chief Probation Officer Megan Volker, addressing work experience and the qualifications for this position.
• Applicant’s current resume.

This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. Applicants are advised that as a Drug Free Workplace, use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria.


Information concerning the benefits for this position can be found at theCircuit Court ofCook  County Employment Opportunities Page.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all screenings. Application materials should be submitted by the close of business on Monday, June 22, 2026.  Please apply by filling out the application at ourCareer Page.


    
 THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.


 

THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY- OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE and ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

1. Employee are required to establish and maintain residency with the State of Illinois within six(6) months of hire.
2. The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties to be performed under the job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s line of work.