La Grange Village Civicplus #RFP Financial Services Apr 2026

Village of La Grange Seeks Financial Services Consulting for Finance Department

The Village of La Grange in Cook County, Illinois is seeking a consulting firm to provide comprehensive financial management services for its Finance Department. - Government Buyer: - Village of La Grange, Finance Department - Scope of Services: - Serve as Finance Director, Budget Officer, Treasurer, and Comptroller - Provide both onsite (minimum two days per week) and remote support - Maintain general ledger and fund accounting - Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and benefits administration (using Paychex software) - Manage budgeting, financial planning, and reporting - Coordinate audits and ensure compliance with grant and regulatory requirements - Oversee treasury, cash, and debt management - Manage capital project finances and procurement processes - Lead implementation of a new ERP/accounting software system (current system: MSI by Harris; utility billing: Impressa by inHANCE, both under Constellation Software Inc.) - Support GFOA award applications - Staffing Requirements: - Finance Director: 16-24 onsite hours per week - Accountant: 8 onsite hours per week - Additional remote work expected - Notable Requirements: - Strong municipal finance experience - Ability to lead ERP implementation - Familiarity with Harris/CSI and inHANCE systems is relevant - Compliance with insurance and indemnification standards - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated, but experience with Harris/CSI and inHANCE is advantageous

Description

The Village of La Grange is seeking a consultant to provide financial services to support the functions of its Finance Department. The consultant will fulfill the duties of Finance Director, including Budget Officer, Treasurer, and Comptroller roles, providing both onsite and remote support. The scope includes general ledger maintenance, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, treasury management, debt management, audit coordination, capital project financial management, procurement oversight, financial policy advising, and financial systems implementation. The contract is anticipated to be a 3-year agreement with proposals due by May 8, 2026.

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