Director of Business and Finance - David L. Fields Building

Danville School District 118 • Danville, IL

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About The Position

NOTICE OF VACANCY November 6, 2025 Location Dr. David L. Fields Administrative Service Center Effective Immediately General Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited college or university Valid Administrative Certificate with Chief School Business Official endorsement, preferred Professional Educator License, preferred Minimum of three years successful experience Such alternatives or additional qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate Performance Responsibilities Understand and implement cash management, investment, and debt management Comprehend the principles of school finance Demonstrate organizational leadership Keep the Board of Education, Superintendent, and administration informed about operations, needs, and financial status of the district through regular reporting Direct and manage the financial planning of the district, prepare the budget, prepare the tax levy, prepare the “Truth in Taxation” hearing (if needed), budget control, and long-term fiscal planning Provide leadership and supervision for the administration of the district payroll Request and assist, as needed, with the auditor’s annual examination and file require reports. Prepare and publish annual financial statement Understand and demonstrate the principles of accounting, auditing, and financial reporting Forecast anticipated revenue by source and expenditures by program Identify major sources of revenue at the local, state, and federal levels Recommend procedures to correct or improve exceptions or weaknesses note in the annual audit Provide leadership for developing and implementing procedures to ensure employee and student safety Secure necessary bonds for the Treasurer and any employees who require bonds Direct purchasing and supply management, prepare standards and specifications for bidding Apply appropriate bases of accounting in measuring financial position and operating results Evaluate, recommend, and administer District insurance policies Administer, plan, assess, implement, and evaluate the District’s Risk Management Program Comprehend labor relations/collective bargaining issues and serve on the Board of Education negotiations teams Demonstrate appropriate skills related to the recruitment, selection, orientation, evaluation, and assignment of business department staff, including the evaluation and creation of job descriptions Assist the Board of Education with its commitment to non-discrimination in its employment practices Plan and carry out such other assignments as the Superintendent may require Reports to Superintendent Terms of Employment 237-day position with salary and benefits to be determined by the Board of Education To Apply External Applicants : To be considered, applicants must complete an online application packet including a letter of specific interest and a resume. District No. 118 Employees : To be considered, applicants must complete an online application packet including a letter of specific interest and a resume. A minimum of three references must be included on the application - one character reference and two former supervisors or evaluators. Professional dress is required. Kimberly D. Pabst Director of Human Resources Danville Community Consolidated School District No. 118 110 East Williams Street, Danville, IL 61832 Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] An Equal Opportunity Employer November 6, 2025

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of three years successful experience

Nice To Haves

• Valid Administrative Certificate with Chief School Business Official endorsement, preferred
• Professional Educator License, preferred

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement cash management, investment, and debt management
• Comprehend the principles of school finance
• Demonstrate organizational leadership
• Keep the Board of Education, Superintendent, and administration informed about operations, needs, and financial status of the district through regular reporting
• Direct and manage the financial planning of the district, prepare the budget, prepare the tax levy, prepare the “Truth in Taxation” hearing (if needed), budget control, and long-term fiscal planning
• Provide leadership and supervision for the administration of the district payroll
• Request and assist, as needed, with the auditor’s annual examination and file require reports.
• Prepare and publish annual financial statement
• Understand and demonstrate the principles of accounting, auditing, and financial reporting
• Forecast anticipated revenue by source and expenditures by program
• Identify major sources of revenue at the local, state, and federal levels
• Recommend procedures to correct or improve exceptions or weaknesses note in the annual audit
• Provide leadership for developing and implementing procedures to ensure employee and student safety
• Secure necessary bonds for the Treasurer and any employees who require bonds
• Direct purchasing and supply management, prepare standards and specifications for bidding
• Apply appropriate bases of accounting in measuring financial position and operating results
• Evaluate, recommend, and administer District insurance policies
• Administer, plan, assess, implement, and evaluate the District’s Risk Management Program
• Comprehend labor relations/collective bargaining issues and serve on the Board of Education negotiations teams
• Demonstrate appropriate skills related to the recruitment, selection, orientation, evaluation, and assignment of business department staff, including the evaluation and creation of job descriptions
• Assist the Board of Education with its commitment to non-discrimination in its employment practices
• Plan and carry out such other assignments as the Superintendent may require

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director