Finance Director

Primary Purpose:


Manage the District's financial operations to ensure fiscal accountability, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and effective stewardship of public funds. Provide leadership and oversight of accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, purchasing, cash management, investments, debt administration, and financial systems

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Bachelors Degree in accounting required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred but not required; strong public school or other government finance experience may be considered in lieu of certification.

Employment Days: 226 Days

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience


Mid-Point $121,200

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), governmental fund accounting, and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements.
• Knowledge of Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG) requirements and the Texas public school chart of accounts.
• Understanding of state and federal financial compliance requirements, including purchasing regulations, grant administration, and PEIMS/TSDS reporting.
• Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial management systems; experience with Skyward ERP preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex financial and operational data, identify trends and discrepancies, and develop effective solutions.
• Knowledge of payroll operations, position control, compensation planning, and related financial processes.
• Ability to develop and implement accounting procedures, internal controls, policies, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Strong leadership, personnel management, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or financial operations governmental accounting and public-school finance experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience with financial management and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems; Skyward Qmlativ experience strongly preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Accounting

1. Assist the Chief Financial Officer in leading district financial operations and business systems, including the development of accounting procedures, internal controls, and process improvements to promote accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
2. Manage district financial reporting and assist the CFO with budget development, monitoring, financial analysis, projections, and other financial management activities.
3. Supervise, evaluate, and develop assigned Finance personnel, including the Senior Accountant, Payroll Supervisor, Purchasing Coordinator, and Budget Assistant. Provide leadership across accounting, budgeting, payroll, and procurement to promote accountability and efficient operations.
4. Manage district treasury and investment activities, including cash flow planning, investment portfolio management, and liquidity monitoring to maximize investment earnings while maintaining sufficient funds for district operations, capital projects, and debt service obligations.
5. Serve as the functional administrator for the district's Skyward Qmlativ Finance/HR platform, managing system configuration, security, workflows, reporting, and data integrity. Lead system implementations, upgrades, testing, troubleshooting, and enhancements in collaboration with Technology, software vendors, and district departments.
6. Lead the district's financial year-end closing process, direct preparation of the Annual Financial Report (AFR), and coordinate the annual independent financial audit, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and timely completion.
7. Supervise district payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing, effective internal controls, and compliance with applicable laws, Board policies, and district procedures.
8. Oversee district procurement and purchasing operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, Board policies, and district procedures while maintaining effective internal controls.
9. Develop the district's annual capital budget and manage financial reporting for capital projects, including bond-funded construction and improvements. Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and funding sources, ensuring accurate accounting and capitalization of completed projects.
10. Manage assigned bond and debt administration functions, including debt service accounting, bond proceeds tracking, and arbitrage compliance. Maintain required records and collaborate with financial advisors and external consultants to ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.
11. Coordinate position control and compensation planning with Human Resources and Payroll, including the development and maintenance of compensation schedules, to ensure alignment with district budgets.
12. Supervise PEIMS/TSDS financial submissions to the TEA, ensuring accurate reporting, data validation, reconciliation, and compliance with reporting requirements.
13. Serve as a financial resource to district administration and collaborate with campuses and departments to provide training, guidance, and support for effective financial processes and systems.
14. Maintain current knowledge of GASB pronouncements, accounting standards, laws, regulations, TEA requirements, Board policy, and other requirements affecting district financial operations.
15. Supervise the financial administration of state and federal grants, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, proper accounting, and accurate financial reporting

Records and Reports

1. Prepare monthly financial statements and reports for presentation to the Board.
2. Prepare accounting reports as required by the District, State, and other agencies.
3. Coordinate and assist the external auditors in the preparation of the annual financial audit.

Other

Perform other business office duties as assigned or approved by the Assistant Superintendent of Finance or designee.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and support the payroll supervisor, senior accountant, purchasing coordinator, budget assistant and other assigned finance personnel.

Equipment Used:


Personal computer, printer, copier, and calculator

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands:


Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.