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Assistant Superintendent of Finance

ROE, Libertyville, Illinois, United States, 60092

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Assistant Superintendent of Finance Reports to: Superintendent

Department: District

Classification: 12 Month

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Overview The Assistant Superintendent of Finance oversees all financial aspects of the district’s operations.

Qualifications

Certified Business School Official endorsement

Minimum of a Master’s degree in Educational Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or Accounting

Preferred: Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in school finance

Performance Responsibilities Financial

Develops and communicates a vision for the district in the area of finance

Interprets data and creates systems that respond to the district’s financial needs

Advises and serves as a resource to the Superintendent, members of the Board and district administrators and staff in all areas related to the District’s finances

Serves as the district treasurer

Prepares and presents the district’s long range financial plan

Prepares and presents the district’s levy

Develops and implements the budget process and prepares periodic financial reports

Oversees the district’s annual financial audit

Prepares and files all business and finance related reports as necessary and in accordance with deadlines

Participates in the collective bargaining process and provides analyses and data

Oversees all accounting procedures and functions including collection and disbursement of all funds and appropriate reporting of all transactions

Oversees and supports Central Registrar with student transportation services

Oversees and supports Central Registrar and Building Administration with food service programs

Oversees and supports Building Administration with procurement activities

In collaboration with Director of Human Resources, manages insurance and benefits programs to ensure effectiveness and cost efficiencies

In collaboration with Teaching and Learning Department and Student Services Department manages the financial administration of all grants and claims

Responsible for the accounting procedures & efficient use of financial system

Directs and evaluates business office staff

Serves as facilitator of District committees including the Insurance committee, Finance committee, and other committees as needed

Facilities

Supervises Director of Operations, Maintenance, and Safety

Develops appropriate procedures for selecting and using the professional services of architects, engineers, risk managers, construction managers, general contractors and other professionals

Analyzes the legal and administrative responsibilities of advertising, awarding, and managing construction contracts

Evaluates the research, current practices and issues regarding the impact of energy, safety, and environmental factors

Plans for facilities-related needs: prepare population projections; develop educational specifications; analyze amortization of bond issues; evaluate buildings, etc

In collaboration with the Director of Operations, manages the district’s sustainability initiatives, including serving as facilitator of Resource Conservation Committee

Other Functions

Provides leadership in areas of safety and security

Collaborates with the Cabinet to support district initiatives

Develops strategies to ensure the highest level of efficiency and quality of district programs

Attends school board meetings, providing information and clarification of issues when necessary

Creates opportunities for ongoing dialogue with building administrators and staff to support district initiatives

Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements Specific skill and knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

Federal, state, and district policies, regulations and laws pertaining to job functions

Preparing and maintaining accurate records

Business appropriate grammar and punctuation in English

Reading and spoken fluency and comprehension in English

Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

Safety practices

Operation of standard office equipment and computers, including Google Suite, Office Suite, and fund accounting software

Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

Maintaining high standards of confidentiality

Communicating tactfully and courteously with diverse groups, including providing timely alerts regarding urgent matters

Effectively presenting information in one-to-one and group situations

Working independently, staying focused on tasks, and assuming responsibility for assigned projects and duties

Making sound decisions on the basis of available information

Maintaining accuracy of work products

Demonstrating fiscal responsibility

Adapting to changing work priorities

Working collaboratively as part of a team

Demonstrating behavior which promotes positive relationships

Respecting opinions of others

Demonstrating the ability to manage conflicts

Applying common sense understanding to carry out instructions

Maintaining professional integrity

Specific physical ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

Sitting/Standing/Walking: Sitting for extended periods of, with some walking and standing for tasks like operating equipment or moving around the office

Computer Use: Extensive use of computer terminals, requiring vision, focus, and repetitive hand/finger motions

Lifting/Carrying: Generally minimal, potentially lifting up to 30 pounds occasionally

Speaking/Hearing: Speaking clearly and hearing normal levels of speech, including on the phone

Dexterity: Significant finger dexterity for typing and using office equipment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary: Commensurate with experience, ranging from $185,000 - $215,000. Including Family HMO and Paid TRS/THIS.

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