Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties:
- Ensures legal compliance with the Illinois State Board of Education.
- Attends all Board of Education meetings, interprets the business program to the Board and to the public, and prepares reports for the Board as directed by the Superintendent.
- Administers Illinois Statute, Administrative Code, Board Policies, District Procedures, and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable to the business operation.
- Directs the financial, accounting, and payroll activities of the District, including preparation of various financial reports and studies and the publishing of annual reports as required by statute.
- Supervises all financial and accounting operations in accordance with state regulations, including all bulk entries, annual closing of the books, and preparation of local and state financial reports.
- Prepares all District claims for reimbursement.
- Works in conjunction with the Director of HR to support contract negotiations as it relates to financials.
- Administers the District's property/casualty insurance, student accident insurance, workers' compensation, and safety program, including determination and purchase of coverage, determination of property values, management of insurance claims, and administration of employee benefit programs.
- Directs and coordinates the various business and auxiliary services of the district, including maintenance, operations, purchasing, safety, transportation, and food service.
- Directs and coordinates all budgetary and planning activities of the District, including capital projects.
- Manages cash flow, oversees investments, and maintains a five-year financial projection.
- Exercises control of the budget after adoption.
- Takes a leadership role in the purchase and sell of District property.
- Directs and coordinates the development of long-range plans and systems for business and auxiliary service areas.
- Reviews and approves all proposals, information, policies, procedures, and structures related to all facets of safety school and in the provision of school transportation to, from, and at school.
- Directs and coordinates the Employee Health Insurance Committee, preparing agendas/materials and scheduling meetings when necessary.
- Determines and periodically reevaluates District insurance needs, coordinates procuring and maintaining in force coverage of appropriate types and amounts.
- Participates in and/or receives copies of all Supervisory Accident Investigations which should be completed within 24 hours of the injury or incident. This includes all staff and visitors on school property.
- Communicates with the District's legal counsel in areas relative to school finance, facilities, ancillary services, life safety, and/or other areas this Director supervises.
- Attends seminars and workshops on topics relevant to and providing current information on legal liability avoidance and other risk management topics.
- Prepares agendas, materials, and meeting schedules for the Board's Finance Committee and Policy Committee.
Salary/Benefits
COMPENSATION:
The salary will be highly competitive and include a comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be in the range of $156,376.00 to $194,213.00. The final salary for the successful candidate will be negotiated and determined based upon proven experience, qualifications and meeting District criteria.