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 benefits 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 & Perks: 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 n

📌 Assistant Superintendent for Business (Fort Langley)
🏢 Maine Township High School District 207
📍 Fort Langley