Duties
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Visionary Leadership & Strategic Planning
- Provides District-wide vision and leadership for the development and implementation of financial and operational strategies that support the District’s strategic goals
- Actively participates as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet to shape how business and financial decisions support the District’s strategic and operational priorities
- Serves as the primary staff liaison to the Board of Education’s Finance Committee and presents financial reports, forecasts, and recommendations to the full Board
- Serves as the primary staff liaison to the Board of Education’s Buildings & Grounds Committee. Develops and maintains a long-range financial and capital plan with specific goals, objectives, and action plans aligned to instruction, facilities, transportation, technology, and staffing
- Collaborates with other Cabinet members to identify operational needs and vendor identification, contract negotiation, and project implementation
Budgeting & Financial Management
- Directs the development, presentation, and administration of the District’s annual operating and capital budgets
- Oversees all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, grants management, and fixed asset accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GASB standards
- Prepares and presents the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (ACFR CAFR), tax levy, Truth-in-Taxation notices, and other statutorily required financial filings to ISBE and the Board of Education
- Coordinates the annual independent audit and serves as the District’s primary contact with external auditors, bond counsel, and financial advisors
- Develops long-range financial forecasts and cash-flow projections to inform Board decision-making and support the District’s long-term fiscal sustainability
- Directs the investment of District funds in accordance with the Board-approved investment policy and Illinois Public Funds Investment Act
- Oversees debt issuance and management, including working capital and life-safety bonds, and maintains relationships with rating agencies and underwriters
Facilities, Operations & Capital Planning
- Directs long-range facilities and capital improvement planning, including life-safety surveys, deferred maintenance planning, and referendum/bond project development
- Oversees construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects, including architect and contractor selection, project budgeting, and progress monitoring
- Ensures the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of District facilities, custodial and maintenance services, and grounds
- Oversees the District’s transportation program, including contracted services, routing efficiency, and compliance with state transportation reimbursement requirements
- Oversees the District’s food service program, including compliance with federal and state nutrition program requirements and financial sustainability of food service operations
Risk Management, Insurance & Employee Benefits
- Develops and oversees the District’s risk management program, including property/casualty insurance, workers’ compensation, and liability coverage
- Directs the administration of employee health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefit plans, including plan design, vendor selection, and renewal negotiations
- Conducts periodic risk assessments and works with insurance carriers, brokers, and risk pools to identify and mitigate financial and operational risk
- Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state requirements, including COBRA, ACA, and other benefits-related regulations
- Oversees the District’s workers’ compensation and safety programs in coordination with Human Resources and building administration
Purchasing & Vendor Management
- Directs the District’s purchasing function, ensuring compliance with the Illinois School Code, competitive bidding requirements, and Board purchasing policy
- Directs, manages, and negotiates contracts with vendors and business partners to ensure cost-effective, high-quality services
- Identifies alternative funding sources, including grants, cooperative purchasing agreements, and joint purchasing consortiums
- Communicates budgetary forecasts, purchasing needs, and contract recommendations to the District’s leadership team and Board of Education as appropriate
Team Building & Staffing
- Supervises business office, facilities, and food service staff, including determining workload and assignments.
- Mentors and empowers staff to assume leadership roles; sets clear objectives and measures and monitors progress and results
- Fosters a culture of accuracy, transparency, accountability, and customer service within the Business Office
- Supports the Superintendent and Board of Education in collective bargaining by providing financial analysis, cost modeling, and settlement-cost projections
Data & Reporting
- Develops, designs, and maintains dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support district-level decision-making in areas such as staffing costs and long-range financial planning
- Creates and manages financial models that integrate multiple data sources, including student enrollment, staffing, facilities, and capital planning data
- Manages systems and tools for gathering, integrating, and reporting financial and operational data to support an information-driven decision-making culture
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent
Salary/Benefits
EMPLOYMENT
This is a 12-month position with an annual base salary range of $215,000 - $235,000 (this amount does not include Board-paid TRS), based on qualifications, training, and experience. The fringe benefits package is comprehensive and highly competitive with those offered by high school districts in the suburban area.
- 12-month administrative position
- Start date: July 1, 2027
- End date: June 30, 2028
- 260 paid workdays
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
www.applitrack.com/D207/onlineapp/