Executive Director of Business and Finance 2026-27SY

Freeport School District 145

IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$125,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Bidding, Billing, Board of Education, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Operations, Capital Equipment, Collective Bargaining, Construction, Construction Projects, Finance, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Food Services, Insurance, Inventory Management, Investment Management, Negotiation Skills, People Management, Policy Evaluation, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Property Insurance, Property Rentals, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Strategic Planning, System Operations, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Executive Director of Business and Finance 2026-27SY JobID: 6505 Position Type: Administration/Asst. Supt. for Business Date Posted: 4/8/2026 Location: District Office Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/2026 Closing Date: 05/20/2026   Additional Information: Show/Hide Executive Director Finance and Business Qualifications: Masters Degree in Education, business management or accounting; Minimum of 5 years of experience in one of the above fields, including at least 1 year of experience in supervisory capacity; Valid Illinois Licensure as CSBO or equivalent; such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. Reports To: Superintendent of Schools JOB GOAL: To administer the business affairs of the district in such a way as to provide the best possible educational services with the financial resources available. Performance Responsibilities: Assumes responsibility for budget development and long-range financial planning; Establishes and supervises a program of budget control; Establishes and supervises a program of accounting and reporting for the financial affairs of the district; Develops and administers a program for purchasing supplies and equipment; Directs the preparation of all payrolls for the school district; Audits and presents all invoices for payment; Participates in the negotiations and implementation of collective bargaining agreements; Maintains financial records of construction funds and of bidding, contracts, payments, and performance in all construction projects; Manages the investment program for the school district; Assists in the preparation of state and federal or other special project applications, claims, and reports; Administers, through the food services director, the operation of the food service program; Maintains an inventory of the buildings and capital equipment of the district; Directs the use and rental of all buildings and grounds by school and community organizations; Organizes and directs a program to provide for the security of the buildings, grounds and equipment of the district; Manages the district's real estate and insurance program; Makes such financial studies as the superintendent shall direct and to recommend to the superintendent changes and improvements in the business operation of the school system; Supervises and evaluates the directors of Food Service, Transportation, and Facilities & Grounds; Advises and assists central office administrators, principals, and others with regard to any of the business operations of the school district; * Performs any other appropriate duties provided by any policy of the board or as directed by the superintendent. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month year. Salary and calendar to be established by the Board of Education. Salary range EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation. RANGE: $110,000 - $125,000.00

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Freeport School District 145