Director of Business Services

Overview This website is AudioEye enabled and is being optimized for accessibility. To open the AudioEye Toolbar, press "shift + =". Some assistive technologies may require the use of a passthrough function before this keystroke. For more information, activate the button labeled "Explore your accessibility options". Openings as of 6/2/2026 Position Information Position Type: Administration/ Director of Business Services Date Posted: 4/10/2026 Location: Administration Building Date Available: July 1, 2026 Purpose PURPOSE: To assist the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services/CSBO in managing the school district\'s daily functions regarding its financial and operational resources, including all business offices services which includes buildings and grounds, transportation, and food service. Qualifications Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a CSBO endorsement. Competence in use of computers, financial software, and various related financial programs, software, Google and Microsoft programs. Demonstrated understanding of school finance, state funding and legal requirements. Ability to initiate and coordinate diversified activities in a detail oriented manner Maintain accuracy in financial reporting and operational communication clearly while following the law, board policy and district procedures. Ability to successfully work as a member of a team. Ability to write clear and concise reports, meet deadlines, and solve problems both independently and collaboratively. Ability to follow directions, work independently and efficiently with minimum supervision and accept guidance when needed. Ability to identify sensitive information, maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise good judgment and initiative when dealing with students, staff and the community Performance Responsibilities Supervises the day-to-day operations of the Business Office and the Business Office Staff. Perform, oversee and provide support for the daily functions of the Business Office including maintenance/use of the financial software, budgeting, banking activities, procurement, bill pay, payroll, benefits and student activities to ensure continuity of operations. Oversee/perform account and bank reconciliations for all expense and revenue, including monitoring daily banking activity and resolving discrepancies between bank statements, investment reports, and internal financial ledgers. Serve as a key lead on major financial system and banking initiatives, assisting in the performance of core Treasurer-related duties. Coordinate closely with external partners, including banking representatives, investment advisors, auditors, and software vendors, to ensure accurate account configuration. Function as a system administrator for the District electronic financial management system, including bank cash structure design, account mapping, balance rollovers, troubleshooting, and work directly with system support on structural changes. Assist in the preparation of financial analyses, reports, and presentation materials for the Board of Education, and the Citizens Finance Advisory Committee (CFAC), including long-range projections, assumptions, and fiscal trend analysis. Supervise and monitor the accounting of cash receipts, including property tax distributions, state, and federal revenues, CPPRT, Medicaid, grants, interest earnings, and other revenue sources. Work with financial consultants in a capacity to monitor revenues and expenditures across all funds to support accurate cash flow analysis, funding of accounts to cover obligations, reconciling investment activity, verifying interest allocations, monitoring maturities, coordinating redemptions, and ensuring proper posting. Timely and regularly prepare, review, and post journal entries to the general ledger, including entries related to bank transitions, investments, interest allocations, fund transfers, and one-time or complex transactions. Assist with the preparation and submission of required financial reports, state, and federal grant expenditure reporting, coordinating compliance reporting across ISBE, Cook County, State Comptroller and Auditors. Assist in the development of the annual budget, long-range financial projections, and other financial analyses. Prepare financial data, analyses, and reports, including the Treasurer\'s Report and Annual Financial Report, for Board of Education review and collective bargaining purposes, including wage and benefit cost modeling. Assist in the preparation of the annual financial audit and support internal, efficiency, and compliance audits by providing documentation, explanations, and reconciliations as needed. Act in a confidential capacity on sensitive financial and personnel-related matters. Maintains an official set of records accounting records of the District\'s financial transactions. Provide direct financial support and guidance to district departments and schools, responding to questions, resolving issues, and assisting with financial processes and procedures. Develop and communicate updated procedures related to banking, deposits, ACH authorizations, financial system changes, etc. to business office staff. Assist in the day-to-day supervision of business office staff; this includes, but is not limited to, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, and benefits. Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services in support of district financial operations. Physical Demands Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 20-pound items. Term Full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month position Organizational Relationship Reports to Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/CSBO #J-18808-Ljbffr Glenview School District 34