CSBO & District Finance Leader: Strategic Budget & Ops

East-Maine-School-District-63; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 192,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board-funded Pension (Illinois MRF)

Board-funded medical insurance (Paid)

Long-term disability and term life

Automobile & cell phone stipend

Job summary

East Maine School District 63 in Illinois seeks an experienced Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and Chief School Business Official to lead the district’s business operations in a fully in-person role. The chosen candidate will oversee budgeting, reporting, audits, payroll, and contracts while coordinating with the Superintendent and Board.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Finance/SBA or CPA, a PEL, and preferred CSBO/SFO credentials, with a track record in equity-driven

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in district finance and operations.
• Experience developing annual budgets with five-year projections.
• Ability to present clear budget justifications to the Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the district’s business services office and operations team.
• Oversee district-wide financial reporting and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal grant activities and audit recommendations.
• Manage payroll/withholding administration and collective bargaining processes.
• Supervise transportation, food service budgets, and related compliance.
• Advise the Superintendent and Board on financial strategy and policy alignment.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & projections

Board communication

Equity & inclusion

Negotiations & contracts

Education

Master's in Finance or SBA/CPA

Professional Educator License (PEL)

CSBO or SFO preferred

Job description

East Maine School District 63 in Illinois seeks an experienced Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and Chief School Business Official to lead the district’s business operations in a fully in-person role. The chosen candidate will oversee budgeting, reporting, audits, payroll, and contracts while coordinating with the Superintendent and Board.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Finance/SBA or CPA, a PEL, and preferred CSBO/SFO credentials, with a track record in equity-driven