PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Responsible for oversight of all financial and business affairs of the district. Provide leadership for the district’s financial services activity to ensure legally sound and effective management practices. Direct and monitor the management and investment of all district funds and ensure they are adequately protected. Serve as chief financial advisor and budget advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or other related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Advanced knowledge of school finance, budgeting, accounting systems, and economics
Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and Board policy in the area of school business
Knowledge of Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS), Knowledge of Texas Education Agency (TEA) Financial Accounting System Resource Guide (Texas public school district accounting guidelines) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of information/data processing systems and financial applications
Ability to resolve conflict, listen, and appropriately respond to concerns
Demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Ability to motivate, lead, and challenge a team, establish goals, objectives and action plans to achieve District goals
Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Five years experience in school business management, preferably in a leadership role such as CFO or Business Manager
Experience in the following areas:
- Texas public school finance and managing school district budget
- Evaluating debt capacity and managing bond funds