What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Business and Finance - David L. Fields Building position at Danville School District 118?
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: (217) 444-1050, Fax: (217) 444-1052
Email: pabstk@danville118.org
An Equal Opportunity Employer
November 6, 2025