Finance & Operations Leader: Assistant Superintendent

Illinois Education Job Bank; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Full benefits package

Exempt, FLSA

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for a school district in Illinois. The role leads fiscal operations, budgeting, and financial reporting to support ongoing educational opportunities and district operations.

The position requires licensure and advanced degrees in Educational Administration, with experience in district-level budgeting, auditing, and compliance. On-site work within the district with relocation considerations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing school district finances, budgets and reporting.
• Familiarity with federal/state laws regarding school finance and operations.
• Strong communication, leadership and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fiscal operations of the school district in accordance with policy and law.
• Maintain accurate records of receivables, payables and overall financial position.
• Assist the Superintendent with annual budget requests and financial planning.
• Prepare monthly operating statements, quarterly reports and other required documents.
• Coordinate annual financial audit and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee purchasing, banking, payroll and employee benefits administration.

Skills

Accounting & bookkeeping

Budget planning

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Educational Administration

Master's degree in Educational Administration

Tools

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Google Slides

Job description

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for a school district in Illinois. The role leads fiscal operations, budgeting, and financial reporting to support ongoing educational opportunities and district operations.

The position requires licensure and advanced degrees in Educational Administration, with experience in district-level budgeting, auditing, and compliance. On-site work within the district with relocation considerations.