Director of Finance

Position Type:
Classified Administrative/Director of Finance

Date Posted:
8/31/2026

Location:
Administration Center

Date Available:
09/15/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
JOB SUMMARY: Performs functions including; under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, the Director of Finance assumes primary responsibility to ensure fiscal responsibility. The Director of Finance may also be appointed to serve as the School District Treasurer.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Preparation of Federal Form W-2, 1099 and quarterly payroll tax returns.
• Serves as the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Authorized Agent and prepares monthly reporting of IMRF Pension earnings and other duties.
• Assist in preparation of annual budget.
• Supervise annual audit and Prepare Management Discussion and Analysis and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as a result of audit.
• Supervises, assists and backup the Accounting, Payroll and Accounts Payable functions.
• Manage cash flow and investments of the District in accordance with State Statutes and Board policy.
• Assist with Bond Compliance or and Annual continuing Disclosure Statements preparation.
• Review District Procurement Card Statement.
• Prepares monthly financial reports for the Board of Education.
• Responsible for District accounting records.
• Assist buildings with the Student Trust Accounts and the reconciliation of these accounts each month.
• Supervises and assists with the preparation of ISBE reporting
• Administers the District's employee retirement plans
• Supervised the accounting of student fees
• Assists in processing of athletic official payments.
• Process fiscal year end earning reports.
• Process fiscal year end absence balances.
• Update contractual payroll schedules for the new fiscal year and when necessary process retroactive payroll for contract settlements.
• Responsible for bond payments.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an environment where unusual temperatures, noise, and hazards are relatively nonexistent.


QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree desirable.

EXPERIENCE

• Three years' experience in accounting

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• General knowledge of governmental accounting
• Skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Ability to exert strong leadership in the field of accounting.
• Knowledge of sound accounting principles.
• Ability to make firm decisions and delegate responsibility to staff.
• Ability to develop and implement short and long-range plans.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of the central office.
• Ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary is based on LUDA market comparisons as determined by the Superintendent.


EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.


WORKING CONDITIONS: The work year for this position is twelve (12). The salary is competitive with excellent fringe benefits, including life, health, and dental insurance.

Salary Range: $123,000-$138,000/Annually

BENEFITS:

• Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL
• FSA and Dependent Daycare accounts
• Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• IMRF contribution included in base salary
• 403B
• Yearly Professional Development allotment

APPLICATION PROCEDURE : Applicants should apply online at and upload a letter of application, resume and three (3) letters of reference dated within the past twelve (12) months.


SELECTION PROCEDURE: The deadline for receiving applications is Open Until Filled. Interviews with selected applicants will be held as soon as practicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer