Assistant Superintendent for Business / CSBO JobID: 2303

Position Type: Administration/ Assistant Superintendent for Business

Date Posted: 10/30/2026

Location: District 207

Closing Date: 12/01/2026

The Assistant Superintendent for Business serves as the District's Chief School Business Official (CSBO) and provides strategic leadership for all financial, operational, and business functions of Maine Township High School District 207. The CSBO is responsible and accountable for planning, directing, and supervising the District's business office operations, including budgeting, accounting and financial reporting, treasury and debt management, purchasing, risk management and insurance, employee perks administration, facilities and construction planning, transportation, food service, technology infrastructure and other auxiliary business services. The CSBO identifies, assesses, and manages the fiscal needs and risks of the District; directs the preparation of the annual budget, long-range financial forecasts, and the District's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report; and ensures compliance with the Illinois School Code, Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements, and other applicable state and federal regulations. The ASB serves as an integral member of the Superintendent's Cabinet and senior leadership team, acting as the District's principal advisor on financial strategy, capital planning, and operational risk, and serves as the primary staff liaison to the Board of Education's Finance and Buildings & Grounds Committees.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree in business administration, finance, accounting, educational administration, or a related field 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

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

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

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.

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