Finance Director

Position Type: Administration Date Posted: 2/13/2026 Location: District Wide Job Title: Director of Finance Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Date Revised: 2/13/2026 Dept./School: Administration Primary Purpose: Responsible for managing treasury, accounting, accounts payable, and payroll functions. This includes assisting with budget preparation, financial analysis, financial reporting, developing and implementing effective systems of accounting, accounts payable, and payroll functions, and maintaining financial records. Qualifications:Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree in a business-related field Master's degree and TASBO (RTSBA) preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of budgeting, accounting systems, and payroll processing Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and perform data analysis Ability to implement policy and procedures Ability to interpret data Ability to manage budget and personnel Excellent organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Experience: Five years of experience in school business management or public organization. Major Responsibilities and Duties: Fiscal Management Keep the Chief Financial Officer informed on the business affairs of the District. Ensure accurate and timely processing of accounts payable and payroll checks. Evaluate accounting procedures, systems, and controls in all district departments and recommend improvements in their design, implementation, and maintenance. Oversee and maintain district capital asset records and accounting entries, as needed. Evaluate and maintain the accounting procedures manual for the district. Assist the district's independent auditors in conducting the annual audit. Assist in the preparation of the budget. Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability System Resource Guide. Administer the district's budget and ensure that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely. Prepare all budget adjustments, additions, and deletions. Determine cash available for investment and payment of bills based on daily analysis of cash flow. Oversee monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts. Review reconciliations of vendor and payroll clearing accounts. Work with district personnel 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. Plan and conduct needs assessments for improvement of district business operations. Ensure that business operations support the district's goals and objectives and provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district. Work with directors, principals and other school employees, assisting with accounting and financial issues as requested. Prepare and evaluate monthly financial statements and related budget reports. Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment. Perform other duties as assigned. Policy, Reports, and Law Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of business operations. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. Develop and review periodic, as required, financial information for submission of data to TEA. Review and approve periodic, as applicable, reports for all federal or state grant funds. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Purchasing and Inventory Maintain accurate and current inventory records of the district's fixed and movable assets and oversee maintenance of a timely replacement cost-asset listing for insurance purposes. Organize and conduct sales to dispose of surplus and salvage equipment. Oversee the preparation of bids and bid specifications. Receive and analyze bid proposals and prepare written recommendations. Personnel Management Prepare, review, and revise accounting, accounts payable, and payroll job descriptions. Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary business operations, including determining staff development needs. Select, train, evaluate, and supervise staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Provide positive reinforcement of district culture and work relationships. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of the accounts payable specialist, payroll specialist, and payroll manager. 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 Other Information: The District contributes $330 monthly to the cost of the employee-only health insurance, which is $105 monthly greater than the state-required amount of $225/month. All employees in this position receive free access to any Next Level Urgent Care. Position Type: Full-Time Contract/Days: 12-month/223 days Pay Grade: 106 Minimum: $88,790 Midpoint: $105,702 Salary determined by job-like experience.

Created: 2026-03-10