• Every child deserves access to a high-quality education and supportive services.
• Strong communities are built through equity, empowerment, and education.
• Financial stewardship is essential to sustaining and expanding our impact.

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies that align with the organization's sustainability and growth goals. Ensure these strategies support long-term financial health and organizational expansion.
• Manage a team of seven, including Comptroller, to ensure each team member is coached, and well positioned to meet the standard and achieve their goals. 
• Oversee real estate transactions and investments to support organizational growth and stability.
• Sets vision and expectations for financial best practices, utilize standard operating procedures, and generally serve as a point of reference for TC financial systems and planning – for both short and long-term goals.
• Serve on the TC Senior Leadership Team and act as thought partner to the CEO, Board, and other key stakeholders on financial matters.
• Spearhead the proccess to create proactive strategies that keep TC aligned with its financial targets and support organizational growth as outlined in its strategic plans.
• Ensure that the central office financial team provides excellent, timely, and direct support to all programs and services to benefit students and families, and so that organizational leaders can focus on optimal delivery of services.
• Manage the school-based and community-based program budgetary process and oversee reimbursements and approval processes for organizational resources.
• Lead high-level internal planning regarding TC/RYSS’s expansion, to ensure alignment with financial projections.
• Develop and monitor internal policies, practices and systems to facilitate safe and efficient operationsacross the organization.
• Ensure preparation and integrity of all general accounting records and related financial reports using accepted standards to maintain complaince, including school accounting as prescribed by the Texas Education Agency.
• Maintain the organization's investment portfolio through supervising and coordinating the investment of all available funds to the best interest of the organization and ensure that these funds are adequately protected against loss at all times.
• Implement and maintain internal control procedures to ensure the safeguarding of assets and reliability of accounting data and to promote operational efficiency and ensure adherence to prescribed procedures.
• Oversee the auditing program for all funds and work cooperatively with the organization's independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits.
• Contribute to the overall success of TC in reaching its mission.
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the CEO/Superintendent.

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or other related field required; master’s degree preferred (MPA, MBA, or other relevant degrees)
• 7+ years’ experience with supervisory responsibility in the fields of finance or accounting
• Advanced knowledge of school finance, budgeting, accounting systems, and economics; Knowledge of information/data processing systems and financial applications
• Ability to resolve conflict, listen and appropriately respond to concerns.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to manage budget and personnel, implement policies, and interpret data
• Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Experience supervising finance and operational teams, working with boards, developing budgets, and working with auditors
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams) and Google Drive

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress