Business Manager
Apply NowCompany: Leyden Area Special Education Cooperative
Location: Lockport, IL 60441
Description:
Position Type:
Administration/Business Manager
Date Posted:
2/3/2025
Location:
LASEC
Date Available:
07/01/2013
Closing Date:
03/01/2013
JOB TITLE
Business Manager/Chief School Business Official
LOCATION
LASEC Office
DEPARTMENT
Business Services
REPORTS TO
Executive Director
TERM
12 Months (260 -Days)
HOURS
8:30 - 4:00
STARTING SALARY RANGE
$90,000 -$120,000 with a regionally competitive benefits package
POSITION SUMMARY: The Business Manager/Chief School Business Official leads the business office in all areas of finance, grants, and Medicaid claims, as well as personnel reporting, and student reporting for the Cooperative and its member districts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves as a member of the LASEC Executive leadership team. Responsible for day-to-day implementation and operation of LASEC's fiscal policies. Assist and support the Cooperatives Administrative Agent's Business Manager in all fiscal matters related to the Cooperative. Assist and advise the Executive Director in developing and allocating funds for the local budget and federal special education grants. Prepare and submit the local budget. Collaborate with member districts to support the preparation and tracking of federal special education grants. Assist districts in developing the special education component of their local budgets. At least once annually, in-service districts regarding preparation of paperwork necessary for State categorical and Medicaid reimbursements. Provide additional support and in-service to Districts as requested throughout the year. Check for accuracy and monitor all LASEC expenditures and revenues. Manage the development, accuracy, and submission of all LASEC and District approvals and claims for State categorical reimbursement for personnel, extraordinary, private tuition, orphanage, and room and board. Work in collaboration to manage the development, accuracy, and submission of all LASEC and member District claims for Medicaid reimbursement. Serve as liaison between districts and other public and private agencies. Monitor and review district special education expenditures and revenues and recommend adjustments. Monitor State reimbursement approvals and disapprovals for special education personnel and keep the Executive Director advised. Responsible for facilitating the technology infrastructure in the cooperative. Monitor, maintain, and enhance all databases (e.g., transportation, attendance). Maintain personnel records for each LASEC employee. Advise, assist, and support LASEC staff in completing required reports and paperwork. Assume responsibility for and/or assist Districts in completing specialized reports, (e.g., IDEA Compliance, OCR Compliance, audits). Participate in ISBE and federal workshops to stay abreast of changes in rules and procedures related to areas of responsibility. Assume and fulfill any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Business Manager supervises the designated clerical staff and Technology Specialist.
QUALIFICATION AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, skills, physical demands, and work environment required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
SKILLS REQUIRED: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
EVALUATION: Job performance is evaluated in accordance to Cooperative guidelines by the Executive Director.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive listing of the duties performed in this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
Leyden Area Special Education Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of LASEC to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. LASEC ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap. LASEC has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certificated employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for this opening should contact the office of the Executive Director
Administration/Business Manager
Date Posted:
2/3/2025
Location:
LASEC
Date Available:
07/01/2013
Closing Date:
03/01/2013
JOB TITLE
Business Manager/Chief School Business Official
LOCATION
LASEC Office
DEPARTMENT
Business Services
REPORTS TO
Executive Director
TERM
12 Months (260 -Days)
HOURS
8:30 - 4:00
STARTING SALARY RANGE
$90,000 -$120,000 with a regionally competitive benefits package
POSITION SUMMARY: The Business Manager/Chief School Business Official leads the business office in all areas of finance, grants, and Medicaid claims, as well as personnel reporting, and student reporting for the Cooperative and its member districts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Business Manager supervises the designated clerical staff and Technology Specialist.
QUALIFICATION AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, skills, physical demands, and work environment required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- CPA with experience as an auditor
- Strong background and experience in accounting and fund accounting
- Chief School Business Official Endorsement requires an accounting background
- Demonstrated attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
- Flexible, self-starter with the ability to set goals, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple projects.
- Demonstrated ability to perform essential duties within Cooperative requirements and Executive Committee/Board policies.
- Experience with online school business software is helpful.
- Proficiency in Microsoft and Google software.
SKILLS REQUIRED: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Ability to write and maintain federal grants
- Ability to write routine correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively with vendors and staff.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, and other practical solutions.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to work with all items in great detail and with a high degree of accuracy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, operate a computer, sit, and to reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, such as payroll/accounting reports and state documents.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Long-term use of computer monitors is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
- Work is conducted indoors. This work is normally conducted at one site. On occasion, this work could be conducted at any school district location.
EVALUATION: Job performance is evaluated in accordance to Cooperative guidelines by the Executive Director.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive listing of the duties performed in this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
Leyden Area Special Education Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of LASEC to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. LASEC ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap. LASEC has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certificated employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for this opening should contact the office of the Executive Director