Business Manager

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Calumet City, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators seeks a seasoned Chief School Business Officer to lead district financial operations, budgeting, and ISBE compliance. The role requires oversight of accounting, reporting, and board support.

You will manage risk, food services, facilities coordination, purchasing, HR support, and ISBE compliance, while advising the Superintendent and Board. A CSBO endorsement and advanced degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Concentration in Accounting or Master's Degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum of eight years District Level Business Administrative Experience or equivalent.
• CSBO endorsement is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops budgets and amendments with explanations of needs and reasons for changes.
• Establishes and maintains an accounting system detailing assets, liabilities, equities, obligations, expenditures, and projected revenues.
• Oversees deposits and receipts for all district funds and ensures timely reporting.
• Coordinates risk management and insurance programs and processes claims.
• Leads food services and Child Nutrition program management and improvement efforts.
• Oversees facilities to support a 21st century learning environment and Health/Life Safety compliance.
• Advises Superintendent and Board on overall district operations and purchasing, HR, and policy development.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Concentration in Accounting

Master's Degree in Accounting

CSBO endorsement

Job description

• Develops for the Superintendent and Board, short and long term budgets and amendments with concise explanations of needs and reasons for any change.
• Establishes and maintains an accounting system to detail assets, liabilities, equities, obligations, expenditures, and current projected revenues.
• Receipts and oversees the deposit of all money accruing to the school system that is not directed by the

Thornton Township Treasurer. Additionally, serve as the Board approved Treasurer as required by

Amended IL Regulation 9150 (May 12, 2020).

• Allocates funds to programs and schools with conditions governing their use.
• Conducts pre-audits of all obligations to ensure budgeted appropriation and unencumbered balances.
• Approves or disapproves necessary disbursement for fiscal claims against the school system.
• Audits accounts of employees collecting or receiving taxes or other monies
• Ensures the timely and accurate preparation of required and requested reports.
• Invests all idle cash as directed by the local Board.
• Assigns work and evaluates performances of subordinates.
• Recommends to the Board of Education and the Superintendent the selection and discipline of employees.
• Maintains liaison with other departments to serve as the financial advisor.
• Serves as Advisor for the Superintendent and Board of Education with regards to the overall operations of the School District.
• Assists the Superintendent to administer all phases of human resources in the district and the employment, training, evaluation, retention and release of all personnel performing work in the district with teachers and support personnel bargaining units.
• Assists the Superintendent in directing the purchasing program, including contract administration bids and specification writing in accordance with Board policy and applicable laws.
• Assists in the preparation of the agenda for the Board of Education meetings and the collection and assembling of agenda matters.
• Recommends appropriate policies and changes with the Superintendent for Board action and assists in developing and recommending administrative procedures to implement Board policy.
• Serves as Advisor for the Superintendent and Board of Education with regards to the overall operations of the School District.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Education and Superintendent.
• Establishes relevant memberships in professional organizations and participates in professional meetings and conferences in order to keep abreast of new educational developments.

Coordinates and manages all Risk Management and Insurance programs for the protection of the Board of Education interests and oversees the preparation of and processing of claims covered by insurance.

Food Services

• Manages, oversees and coordinates the operation of school food services and the efficient business management of the Child Nutrition Program.
• Plans, delivers, assesses, and oversees ongoing improvement of food service operations.
• Manages, oversees, and coordinates the operation of school food services and the efficient business management of the Child Nutrition Program.
• Plans, delivers, assesses, and oversees ongoing improvement of food service operations.

Facilities

• Oversees the facilities in assisting towards a 21 st century learning environment for students.
• Ensures that grounds are free of debris in making sure the facilities are safe for students and staff.
• Assists the Board in the implementation of its Facilities Plan
• Works in collaboration with the Architect to comply with the Health/Life Safety standards of the ISBE.

Qualifications

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Concentration in Accounting or Master's Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of eight years District Level Business Administrative Experience or equivalent
• CSBO endorsement is required

Salary/Benefits

Salary Range: $120,00 - $130,000