Assistant Superintendent for Business / CSBO

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
• Illinois Chief School Business Official (CSBO) endorsement 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

Purchasing & Vendor Management

• 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

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Submit an online application no later than December 1, 2026 at

EMPLOYMENT

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.

• 12-month administrative position
• Start date: July 1, 2027
• End date: June 30, 2028
• 260 paid workdays
• Competitive salary and benefits package