Job Title:         Chief Financial Officer                                           Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to:      Superintendent                                                       Pay Grade: 7

Dept./School:  Administration Building                                          Date Revised:        09/11/25

 

Primary Purpose:

Manage the operation of all financial and business affairs of the District.  Serve as the primary financial adviser to the Superintendent.

 

Qualifications

Education/ Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant (preferred)
• TASBO certification (preferred)

 

            Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong planning and organizational management skills
• Strong communication, public relations and interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge of business operations including:
  • Budgeting
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Payroll
  • Tax collection
  • Purchasing and inventory control

• Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting
• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets and perform data analysis
• Ability to interpret financial policy, procedures and data
• Ability to coordinate District financial functions

 

            Experience:

• Five years financial experience.  Public/private education experience preferred

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Fiscal Management

1. Keep the Superintendent informed on the business affairs of the District.

 

1. Evaluate accounting procedures, systems, and controls in all District departments/campuses and recommend improvements in their design, implementation, and maintenance to the Superintendent.

 

1. Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Resource Guide and Financial Accounting Manual.
2. Develop period cash flow analysis to aid in determining cash available for investment and payment of bills.

 

1. Maintain the district investment portfolio.

 

1. Approve applicable purchase orders in Skyward and check requests and maintain control of budget by verifying availability of funds.

 

1. Oversee the preparation and adoption of the annual budget and the development of long- and short-range objectives for the business operations of the District.  Reviews revenue projections periodically and adjusts budget accordingly.

 

1. Work with Superintendent, as needed, to project student enrollments, staffing needs, building and facilities needs, energy needs, capital equipment needs, and other cost items for District and individual school improvement.

 

1. Provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district.

 

1. Ensure that business operations support the District’s goals and objectives.

 

Policy, Reports, and Law

1. Implement policies established by federal law, state law, and local board policy in area of business operations.

 

1. Evaluate monthly financial statements and related budget reports.

 

Purchasing and Inventory

1. Receive and open bids; tabulate results and prepare written recommendations.

 

Personnel Management

1. Recruit, train, and supervise personnel and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal to the Superintendent.

 

Other

1. Other duties as assigned by Superintendent.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

      Supervise and evaluate the performance of Financial Office personnel, as directed by the       Superintendent.

 

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

            Maintain emotional control under stress.  Occasional District and state-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Ability to lift 25 pounds.