DINA LEILER
Chicago, IL 60607
[email protected] (312) 568-6551
www.linkedin.com/in/dinaleiler
Business and Operations Manager/Director of Administration/Finance Manager
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Site Operations Manager-Chicago International Charter School/Edison Learning, Inc., Chicago, IL 2/2008-2/2011
Demonstrated success in managing general fund budget of $9M while conducting cost analysis and reducing expenditures in non-
instructional areas
Site level responsibility for school operational performance contributing to school receiving four star charter award for academic success
Interpreted and managed service level agreements and contracts for purchased services, supplies and materials resulting in substantial
savings
Created and implemented training for new ADP time and labor management portal ensuring better wage and hour compliance and reducing
manual input time
Hired, supervised, and evaluated diverse staff of 35 and fostered employee empowerment and participative management practices which
resulted in reduced employee turnover
Implemented custodial building service standards resulting in a more efficient workflow and reducing staff by .5 fte
Monitored status of highly qualified teachers per No Child Left Behind guidelines maintaining 100% compliance
Coordinated and formulated incident management plan with the National Incident Management System application to provide groundwork
for effective and efficient emergency response
Compiled and reported accurate monthly data on regional dashboards for benchmarks and metrics
Serve as liaison to CPS Office of New Schools and Chicago International Charter School for all non-instructional inquiries
Director of Finance-Mount Carmel High School, Chicago, IL 5/2006-2/2008
Created and implemented procedures for tuition collection and reduced outstanding receivables by 40%
Performed cash flow analysis eliminating need for short-term borrowing
Partnered with Office of Institutional Development to ensure 100% compliance for issuance and financial reporting of student scholarships
Demonstrated success in managing $6M school budget while conducting cost analysis and reducing expenditures
Business Manager-Watervliet Public Schools, Watervliet, MI 7/2000-5/2006
Received Chief Financial Officer certification through Michigan School Business Officials demonstrating initiative, professionalism and
dedication to school business management
Forecasted $11M multi-fund budgets demonstrating a thorough understanding of school finance structure and the influence that
instructional and non-instructional modifications have on the fiscal stability of a public school district
Amended budgets quarterly to recognize changes and provide transparent and current data for strategic decision making
Supported the Superintendent on the negotiations team by formulating and providing compensation and benefits surveys
Managed the district’s insurance program and recognized savings with competitive bidding
Utilized statewide purchasing programs to recognize 10% savings on capital items including automobiles and school buses
Directed pupil accounting process ensuring accuracy on critical fall and winter count days
Produced and implemented internal controls policies minimizing fraud risk and establishing standards of performance
Managed the district’s insurance program and recognized savings with competitive bidding
Completed Department of Education’s state data conversion for all general ledger accounts prior to new site launch
Partnered with Federal and State Grants Director for accurate and timely completion of all Title I, II and III grants submission, drawdowns
and final reports resulting in 100% proper expenditure of funds
DINA LEILER
Chicago, IL 60607
[email protected] (312) 568-6551
www.linkedin.com/in/dinaleiler
AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Professional Women
National Title I Association
Michigan School Business Officials-Chief Financial Officer
Catholic Association of School Business Administrators
EDUCATION
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI, Bachelor of Science-Business Administration May 1999
SKILLS INVENTORY
Compliance
Transparency
Development
Food Service
Transportation
Procurement
P&L
GAAP
School Code
Collaborative
State Aid
Property Tax
Student Data
Customer Service
Employee Benefit Programs
Community Relations
Proactive
Performance Management
Cash Flow Analysis
Ethical
Resourceful
Long Range Planning
Debt Service
Audit
New Employee Onboarding
Negotiations
Student Activity Funds
Governmental Budgeting
Fund Accounting
RFP
Grants Management
Financial Reporting
Microsoft Office Suite
CYMA
Lawson
ADP eTime Portal
Dashboard Reporting
QuickBooks
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Safety and Security
Risk Management
Collective Bargaining
General Ledger
Payroll
Internal Controls
Non-Profit Management
School Policy
