Director of Finance

Please contact the district or school with any questions regarding this position. Job Title: Director of FinanceReports to: SuperintendentDate Revised: 12/17/2024Dept./School: Executive Office/Business Services 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 fieldSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Advanced knowledge of school finance, budgeting, accounting systems, and economicsKnowledge of information/data processing systems and financial applicationsAbility to resolve conflict, listen, and appropriately respond to concernsDemonstrated leadership skillsAbility to use software to develop spreadsheets and perform data analysisAbility to implement policy and proceduresAbility to manage budget and personnelExcellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Experience:5 years of administrative or management experience Major Responsibilities and Duties:Financial Management1. Ensure preparation and integrity of all district general accounting records and related financial reports using accepted standards for school accounting as prescribed by the Texas Education Agency.2. Develop long-range and short-term objectives for district’s business operations and prepare district budget. Monitor budget variances and oversee budget adjustments.3. Act as financial advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees and keep them informed of the financial condition of the district.4. Maintain the district’s investment portfolio. Supervise and coordinate the investment of all available funds to the best interest of the school district and ensure that these funds are adequately protected against loss at all times.5. Ensure that all financial obligations of the school district (accounts payable, notes payable, bonded indebtedness, and payroll) are met on a timely basis.6. 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.7. Complete all bank reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner.8. Oversee the auditing program for all district funds and work cooperatively with the district’s independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits.9. Administer the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed prudently.10. Work with district personnel to accurately project student enrollments, staffing needs, building and facilities needs, energy needs, capital equipment needs, and other cost items for district and individual school improvement.11. Ensure that business operations support the district’s goals and objectives and provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district.12. Maintain accurate and current inventory records of the district’s fixed and movable assets and oversee the maintenance of a timely replacement cost-asset listing for insurance purposes. Work with other departments to organize and conduct sales to dispose of surplus and salvage equipment.13. Oversee the preparation of bids and bid specifications. Receive and analyze bid proposals and prepare written recommendations.14. Approve district Requisitions and ensure all purchasing laws are followed.Policies, Reports, and Law15. Review and recommend appropriate policies, administrative regulations, and administrative practices for the areas supervised.16. Implement the policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and local Board policy in the areas assigned.17. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including preparing and evaluating monthly financial statements and related budget reports, preparing quarterly and final reports for all federal funds and grants, developing semi-annual financial information for submission of data to TEA, and preparing and publishing the comprehensive annual financial report in compliance with Association of School Business Officer (ASBO) standards.18. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.Personnel Management19. Select, train, evaluate, and supervise department staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.20. Develop training options and improvement plans for department staff to enhance the effectiveness of department operations.Other21. Attend board meetings and make presentations when appropriate and/or requested. Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of the business office staff, including but not limited to the bookkeeper, accounts payable clerk, and payroll supervisor. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including personal computer and peripheralsPosture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twistingMotion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of mouse; occasional reachingLifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travelMental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08