Assistant Director of Finance

TITLE:                        Assistant Director of Finance
 
REPORTS TO:          Director of Finance
 
JOB SUMMARY:       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 workpapers.
• 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
• Skills, knowledge, and abilities;
  • 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 at www.vvsd.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.
 
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