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Director of Business Services (CSBO
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Frankfort, Will County, Illinois, 60423, USA
Listed on 2026-08-05
Listing for:
Summit Hill School District 161
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
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Management
Financial Manager, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) -
Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Type:
Administration/Director of Business Services
Date Posted:
6/11/2026
Location:
Administration Center
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
06/25/2026
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Director of Business Services (CSBO)
Purpose of Position:
To oversee the financial functions of the District, in collaboration with the Superintendent of Schools, ensuring the community assets are well-administered, maintained, and protected.
Position Responsibilities:
* Prepares the annual tax levy and budget, and administers a budget control program.
* Meets the qualifications as listed in the School Code to be the legal school treasurer and fulfill, via Board appointment, the duties of school treasurer.
* Assists the Superintendent with respect to data production/contract negotiation.
* Attends board meetings and prepares such reports for the Board as the Superintendent may request.
* Supervises the management of the financial affairs of the schools.
* Supervises all accounting operations and its personnel.
* Supervises the purchasing services and its personnel.
* Acts as advisor to the Superintendent on all questions relating to the business and financial affairs of the district.
* Serves as district treasurer and implements the district's investment policy.
* Advises the Superintendent on employee insurance and retirement benefits.
* Advises the Superintendent on property and liability insurance coverage.
* Assists in coordinating the district's registration process and implementing online registration.
* Assists in the determination of types of programs needed by the schools and makes appropriate recommendations.
* Prepares drafts of needed Board policies and administrative rules for the Superintendent's review and action.
* Serves upon assignment by the Superintendent as a resource to all other administrators in the district.
* Prepares state reports and claims as required, as well as state and federal grant reporting.
* Manages quality assurance/audits, including bid management, contract management, external audits, internal audits, risk management, vendor management, and benefits management.
* Submits transportation reports, supervises transportation, and works collaboratively with the Superintendent to resolve District-level transportation matters.
* Submits Nutrition Reports, supervises the nutrition program, prepares for nutrition audits, and is the liaison between the District and its food vendor.
* Serves as FOIA officer.
* Develops and implements a procurement process.
Budget Preparation
* Gather facts and information affecting the district's revenues and expenditures.
* Prepare a tentative budget in the fall, prior to adopting the district's tax levy.
* Fine-tune the budget in the spring after tax levy is known and decisions regarding salaries, staffing, and major capital outlay expenditures are complete.
* Prepare and file the official state budget form.
Tax Levy Preparation
* Estimate the district's assessed valuation and calculate the levy based on the tentative budget.
* Prepare and file official tax levy form.
Cash Flow Analysis
* Monitor and forecast the monthly flow of revenues and expenditures to assist in investment planning and avoid any "surprises".
* Prepare periodic reports to keep the Superintendent and Board of Education informed.
Investment Management
* Implement the district's investment policy emphasizing safety of principal while maximizing return.
* Periodically analyze investment plans, banking, and financial services to advise the Superintendent as to the best choice for the district.
Fixed Asset Management
* Maintain an inventory of the district's assets, classified according to type and location, including value and depreciation.
District funds and bank accounts
* Supervise accounting system and reconciliation of all accounts, including activity funds, petty cash and general checking accounts.
Supervise business office personnel
* Provide overall direction and supervision to accounts payable and payroll. Plan and provide appropriate training in order to implement job functions.
Audit
* Recommend the appointment of an outside auditor.
* Serve as the district resource during ISBE audits and outside…
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