Assistant Director of Finance

Assistant Director of Finance

Performs functions under the supervision of the Director of Finance, the Assistant Director of Finance assumes primary responsibility of supporting Payroll and fiscal activities.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the preparation of Federal Form W-2, 1099 and quarterly payroll tax returns.
• Assist in preparation of annual budget.
• Coordinates annual audit and assists with preparing work papers.
• Is the backup for the Accounting, Payroll and Accounts Payable functions.
• Provides reports that will support the management of cash flow and investments of the District in accordance with State Statutes and Board policy.
• Provides support for the District's Procurement Card Program.
• Assists with Preparing 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.
• Provides support with the preparation of ISBE reporting.
• Assists in processing official athletic payments.
• Coordinates the 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.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Three years' experience school district finances

Other

Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge of the District's financial software
• 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.
• Ability to make firm decisions and delegate responsibility to staff.

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

Terms of Employment:
Salary is based on market comparisons as determined by the Superintendent. The work year for this position is twelve months.

Salary Range: $81,000-$86,000 Based on Experience

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

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

Application Procedure:
Applicants should apply online d.org and upload a letter of application along with a resume and three (3) letters of recommendation 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