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Assistant Superintendent for Business / CSBO
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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
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree in business administration, finance, accounting, educational administration, or a related field required
- Illinois Chief School Business Official (CSBO) endorsement required.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and/or Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO) designation preferred
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in school business management, public sector finance, or a comparable senior fiscal leadership role, with K-12 education experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience in budget development and management, long-range financial forecasting, debt issuance, and capital project planning for an organization of comparable size and complexity
- Managerial experience including team leadership, staff evaluation, collective bargaining support, contract administration, and assessment of operational effectiveness
- Extensive knowledge of Illinois school finance and business operations, with preferred experience in the following systems and areas:
- Financial Systems: Skyward, or comparable long-range financial planning tools
- School Finance: Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) reporting, the Illinois School Code, GASB pronouncements, Public Act requirements, tax levy and Truth-in-Taxation procedures, and Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL)
- Risk & Benefits: property/casualty and workers' compensation insurance, self-insurance and risk pools, health and welfare benefit plan administration
- Facilities & Operations: capital improvement planning, life-safety and referendum planning, energy management, and construction/bond project oversight
- Excellent human relations, negotiation, and management skills, with strong oral, written, and Board presentation communication skills
- Thorough knowledge of business operations, and the ability to align financial resources with the District's educational mission
- Ability to conceptualize, launch, and manage multiple concurrent capital and financial projects in support of the District's strategic goals
- Proven ability to manage multi-million dollar operating and capital budgets, guide purchasing decisions, evaluate return on investment, and foster strong relationships with auditors, rating agencies, and vendors
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
How to Apply
online at http://www.applitrack.com/D207/onineapp/
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
www.applitrack.com/D207/onlineapp/
Email Address
hr@maine207.org
School District
maine207.org
Position Website
http://www.applitrack.com/D207/onlineapp/
ILearn Link
ILearn
Report Card Link
District Report Card
Job Posting Date
10/30/2026
Application Deadline
12/1/2026
Start Date
7/1/2027
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District Name Maine Township High School District 207 Building Name District 207 Address 1177 South Dee Road
Park Ridge, IL 60068 Phone (847) 696-3600 Fax (847)692-0081 IASA Region Cook North County Cook (North) County Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Assistant Superintendent Grade Level Secondary
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