Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144
Director of Business Affairs/CSBO
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144, Markham, Illinois, United States, 60428
Position Type:
Administration/Business Manager
Date Posted: 3/19/2025
Location: District Office
Closing Date: 03/29/2025
POSITION Chief School Business Official
BUILDING SITE District Office
STARTING DATE Upon Board Approval
SALARY Beginning salary at $120,000
DUTIES Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Chief School Business Official prepares the district budget, compiles financial information and creates reports in compliance with all State and Federal guidelines and grants. Working knowledge and experience in the following areas of oversight: Business Office Functions, Investments, Long Term Borrowing, Custodial and Maintenance Operations, Enrollment Forecasting, Facility Planning, Risk Management, Technology Financial Reporting (CAFR), Budgeting and Long Range Projections, Effective communication and Human Resource skills.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assesses business services, initiates and deletes appropriate business services, projects and plans along with long-term objectives to facilitate fiscal matters for the District Advises the Superintendent and Board of Education of current fiscal matters pertaining to expenditures and revenue availability on monthly basis Prepares the annual budget for the total District and projects capital and operating expenditure requirements for the fiscal year Prepares General State Aid claim, transportation claim and NSLP claims Prepares the Annual District levy and budget Analyzes and projects each department's budget with appropriate District staff member Identifies current and future resources and limitations to facilitate short and long-term forecasting of District needs Maintains an effective managerial system for banking funds for various accounts throughout the District Coordinates the total budgeting and accounting functions for monies throughout the District Administers and directs the total activities for maintenance of buildings and grounds for the District Develops and administers the employees' fringe benefit programs throughout the District Participates in community affairs and organizations to facilitate good communication throughout the District Co-Supervises management of the employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, annuities, worker comp and retirement programs Supervises and coordinates the recording of fixed assets Supervises the maintenance of current records of contracts, insurance certificates, licensure, background checks etc. Prepares billing statements for health, life, dental and vision insurance Serves as IMRF authorized agent and assists with IMRF issues Serves as TRS authorized agent and assists with TRS issues Performs other functions as assigned by the Superintendent
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Should be able to work with large numbers of people Should have sufficient knowledge of fiscal matters necessary to administer the business affairs of School District Should be aware of State laws pertaining to accounting procedures for School Districts Possess excellent organizational and communication skills Willingness to take risks, adapt to change and exhibit flexibility Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with school community Ability to function as a team member Possess excellent organizational and communication skills Willingness to take risks, adapt to change and exhibit flexibility Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with school community Ability to function as a team member Possess knowledge about Federal and State grant management Knowledge of current accounting practices and ability to function as an instructional leader Maximize financial resources Provide financial guidance and recommendations Monitor fund balances and related financial activity Maintains files and records for yearly audit
QUALIFICATIONS
Illinois Professional Educator License with Chief School Business Official Endorsement required Minimum of 2 - 4 years experience Successful experience as a School Business Official, preferably in a K - 8 environment Solid analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills Demonstrated leadership skills Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles required Knowledge of school accounting preferred Solid analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills Demonstrated history of working in an ethical and fiscally responsible manner Proficiency with business technology and a variety of software packages Experience with new building construction, as well as facility remodeling preferred
Application Procedure Applicants must apply online at www.phsd144.net and upload your letter of application with resume, current college transcripts (awarded degree), and three (3) signed letters of recommendations. Internal applicants must complete transfer request at the same site. Questions should be directed to Human Resources, Administration Center, 3015 W. 163rd Street, Markham, IL 60428 Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 conducts pre-employment drug tests and background checks.
Date Posted: 3/19/2025
Location: District Office
Closing Date: 03/29/2025
POSITION Chief School Business Official
BUILDING SITE District Office
STARTING DATE Upon Board Approval
SALARY Beginning salary at $120,000
DUTIES Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Chief School Business Official prepares the district budget, compiles financial information and creates reports in compliance with all State and Federal guidelines and grants. Working knowledge and experience in the following areas of oversight: Business Office Functions, Investments, Long Term Borrowing, Custodial and Maintenance Operations, Enrollment Forecasting, Facility Planning, Risk Management, Technology Financial Reporting (CAFR), Budgeting and Long Range Projections, Effective communication and Human Resource skills.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assesses business services, initiates and deletes appropriate business services, projects and plans along with long-term objectives to facilitate fiscal matters for the District Advises the Superintendent and Board of Education of current fiscal matters pertaining to expenditures and revenue availability on monthly basis Prepares the annual budget for the total District and projects capital and operating expenditure requirements for the fiscal year Prepares General State Aid claim, transportation claim and NSLP claims Prepares the Annual District levy and budget Analyzes and projects each department's budget with appropriate District staff member Identifies current and future resources and limitations to facilitate short and long-term forecasting of District needs Maintains an effective managerial system for banking funds for various accounts throughout the District Coordinates the total budgeting and accounting functions for monies throughout the District Administers and directs the total activities for maintenance of buildings and grounds for the District Develops and administers the employees' fringe benefit programs throughout the District Participates in community affairs and organizations to facilitate good communication throughout the District Co-Supervises management of the employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, annuities, worker comp and retirement programs Supervises and coordinates the recording of fixed assets Supervises the maintenance of current records of contracts, insurance certificates, licensure, background checks etc. Prepares billing statements for health, life, dental and vision insurance Serves as IMRF authorized agent and assists with IMRF issues Serves as TRS authorized agent and assists with TRS issues Performs other functions as assigned by the Superintendent
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Should be able to work with large numbers of people Should have sufficient knowledge of fiscal matters necessary to administer the business affairs of School District Should be aware of State laws pertaining to accounting procedures for School Districts Possess excellent organizational and communication skills Willingness to take risks, adapt to change and exhibit flexibility Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with school community Ability to function as a team member Possess excellent organizational and communication skills Willingness to take risks, adapt to change and exhibit flexibility Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with school community Ability to function as a team member Possess knowledge about Federal and State grant management Knowledge of current accounting practices and ability to function as an instructional leader Maximize financial resources Provide financial guidance and recommendations Monitor fund balances and related financial activity Maintains files and records for yearly audit
QUALIFICATIONS
Illinois Professional Educator License with Chief School Business Official Endorsement required Minimum of 2 - 4 years experience Successful experience as a School Business Official, preferably in a K - 8 environment Solid analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills Demonstrated leadership skills Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles required Knowledge of school accounting preferred Solid analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills Demonstrated history of working in an ethical and fiscally responsible manner Proficiency with business technology and a variety of software packages Experience with new building construction, as well as facility remodeling preferred
Application Procedure Applicants must apply online at www.phsd144.net and upload your letter of application with resume, current college transcripts (awarded degree), and three (3) signed letters of recommendations. Internal applicants must complete transfer request at the same site. Questions should be directed to Human Resources, Administration Center, 3015 W. 163rd Street, Markham, IL 60428 Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 conducts pre-employment drug tests and background checks.