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Assistant Superintendent of Finance

Duties

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial

  • Develops and communicates a vision for the district in the area of finance
  • Interprets data and creates systems that respond to the district’s financial needs
  • Advises and serves as a resource to the Superintendent, members of the Board and district administrators and staff in all areas related to the District’s finances
  • Serves as the district treasurer
  • Prepares and presents the district’s long range financial plan
  • Prepares and presents the district’s levy
  • Develops and implements the budget process and prepares periodic financial reports
  • Oversees the district’s annual financial audit
  • Prepares and files all business and finance related reports as necessary and in accordance with deadlines
  • Participates in the collective bargaining process and provides analyses and data
  • Oversees all accounting procedures and functions including collection and disbursement of all funds and appropriate reporting of all transactions
  • Oversees and supports Central Registrar with student transportation services
  • Oversees and supports  Central Registrar and Building Administration with food service programs 
  • Oversees and supports Building Administration with procurement activities
  • In collaboration with Director of Human Resources, manages insurance and benefits programs to ensure effectiveness and cost efficiencies
  • In collaboration with Teaching and Learning Department and Student Services Department manages the financial administration of all grants and claims
  • Responsible for the accounting procedures & efficient use of financial system
  • Directs and evaluates business office staff
  • Serves as facilitator of District committees including the including the Insurance committee, Finance committee, and other committees as needed

 

Facilities

  • Supervises Director of Operations, Maintenance, and Safety
  • Develops appropriate procedures for selecting and using the professional services of architects, engineers, risk managers, construction managers, general contractors and other professionals
  • Analyzes the legal and administrative responsibilities of advertising, awarding, and managing construction contracts
  • Evaluates the research, current practices and issues regarding the impact of energy, safety, and environmental factors
  • Plans for facilities-related needs: prepare population projections; develop educational specifications; analyze amortization of bond issues; evaluate buildings, etc
  • In collaboration with the Director of Operations, manages the district’s sustainability initiatives, including serving as facilitator of Resource Conservation Committee

 

Other Functions

  • Provides leadership in areas of safety and security
  • Collaborates with the Cabinet to support district initiatives
  • Develops strategies to ensure the highest level of efficiency and quality of district programs
  • Attends school board meetings, providing information and clarification of issues when necessary
  • Creates opportunities for ongoing dialogue with building administrators and staff to support district initiatives
  • Performs other duties as assigned

 

Job Requirements

Specific skill and knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

  • Federal, state, and district policies, regulations and laws pertaining to job functions
  • Preparing and maintaining accurate records
  • Business appropriate grammar and punctuation in English
  • Reading and spoken fluency and comprehension in English
  • Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
  • Safety practices
  • Operation of standard office equipment and computers,  including Google Suite, Office Suite, and fund accounting software

 

Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

  • Maintaining high standards of confidentiality
  • Communicating tactfully and courteously with diverse groups, including providing  timely alerts regarding urgent matters
  • Effectively presenting information in one-to-one and group situations
  • Working independently, staying focused on tasks, and assuming responsibility for assigned projects and duties
  • Making sound decisions on the basis of available information
  • Maintaining accuracy of work products
  • Demonstrating fiscal responsibility
  • Adapting to changing work priorities
  • Working collaboratively as part of a team
  • Demonstrating behavior which promotes positive relationships
  • Respecting opinions of others
  • Demonstrating the ability to manage conflicts
  • Applying common sense understanding to carry out instructions
  • Maintaining professional integrity

 

Specific physical ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

  • Sitting/Standing/Walking: Sitting for extended periods of, with some walking and standing for tasks like operating equipment or moving around the office
  • Computer Use: Extensive use of computer terminals, requiring vision, focus, and repetitive hand/finger motions
  • Lifting/Carrying: Generally minimal, potentially lifting up to 30 pounds occasionally
  • Speaking/Hearing: Speaking clearly and hearing normal levels of speech, including on the phone
  • Dexterity: Significant finger dexterity for typing and using office equipment

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Certified Business School Official endorsement
  • Minimum of a Master’s degree in Educational Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or Accounting
  • Preferred: Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in school finance

Salary/Benefits

SALARY: Commensurate with experience, ranging from $185,000 - $215,000. Including Family HMO and Paid TRS/THIS.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://d46.org/careers/career-opportunities/

Email Address

wolk.chris@d46.org

Job Posting Date

12/18/2025

Application Deadline

1/23/2026

Start Date

7/1/2026