Chief Financial Officer

Position Type: Administration/Chief Financial Officer Date Posted: 2/11/2026 Location: Sunnyvale ISD Job Title: Chief Financial Officer Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: Superintendent Pay Grade: District Salary Scale Dept./School: Executive Office/Business Services Date: February 11, 2026 Length of Work Year: 226 days 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, preferably in business, accounting, or other related field Master's degree preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: 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 Demonstrated leadership skills Ability to manage budget and personnel Ability to implement policy and procedures Ability to interpret data Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Experience: 3 years administrative or management experience 3 years experience with supervisory responsibility in the fields of finance or accounting preferred Major Responsibilities and Duties:Financial Management 1. 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. Oversee the auditing program for all district funds and work cooperatively with the district's independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits. 8. Administer the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently. Policies, Reports, and Law 9. Review and recommend appropriate policies, administrative regulations, and administrative practices for the areas supervised. 10. Implement the policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and local Board policy in the areas assigned. 11. 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 comprehensive annual financial report in compliance with Association of School Business Officer (ASBO) standards. 12. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Personnel Management 13. Select, train, evaluate, and supervise department staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. 14. Develop training options and improvement plans for department staff to enhance the effectiveness of department operations. Other 15. 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. 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 Application Procedures: District Employees: Complete online application through Frontline Applitrack (and Complete District Transfer form and submit to Human Resources Outside Applicants: Complete online application through Frontline Applitrack (and address questions to: Matt Kimball, Superintendent, 417 E Tripp Rd, Sunnyvale, TX 75182 Application Deadline: Until filled An Equal Opportunity EmployerApplicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice. In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district's Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both. Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to Title IX Coordinator, Amy Tutle, Executive Director of Student & Staff Services, 417 E. Tripp Rd., Sunnyvale, TX 75182, , 972-226-5974. Attachment(s): SISD Chief Financial Officer - 2-11-2026.pdf

Created: 2026-03-04