Chief Financial Officer

Job Overview

The Chief Financial Officer will oversee and manage all financial and business operations of FBISD, ensuring resources are used efficiently to support high-quality educational services. This role is responsible for maintaining legally compliant and effective management practices across the Business and Finance Department, while also serving as the primary financial and budget advisor to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Ensure the accurate preparation and integrity of all district accounting records and financial reports in accordance with Texas Education Agency standards.
• Develop and manage district financial policies and procedures.
• Coordinate financial processes across the district to ensure the accurate and efficient flow of financial information.
• Assume responsibility for budget development and long-range financial planning; prepare the district budget, monitor variances, and oversee necessary adjustments.
• Serve as a financial advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees, providing recommendations regarding funding and expenditures.
• Manage the district's investment portfolio and maintain relationships with financial institutions to ensure funds are secure and optimally invested.
• Ensure timely fulfillment of all financial obligations, including accounts payable, debt service, and payroll.
• Establish and maintain internal control procedures to safeguard assets, ensure reliable financial data, and promote operational efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee the district's audit processes and collaborate with internal and external auditors during periodic reviews.
• Administer the business office budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and prudent financial management.

Operations and Reporting

• Develop and maintain a financial reporting system in compliance with Texas Education Agency requirements.
• Prepare and present reports, presentations, and other documents as required by the superintendent and board.
• Compile, maintain, and submit all required financial reports and records, including monthly financial statements, budget reports, federal grant reports, TEA submissions, and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report in accordance with ASBO standards.
• Oversee the district's materials acquisition (purchasing) program and ensure adherence to best business and finance practices.

Policies, Compliance, and Communication

• Review and recommend policies, administrative regulations, and practices for assigned areas.
• Implement and ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and local board policies.
• Communicate effectively with the superintendent, board of trustees, district staff, financial institutions, attorneys, vendors, insurance representatives, students, parents, and the public.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Other Duties

• Attend board meetings and deliver presentations as requested.
• Utilize appropriate technology and office systems to support all business and finance operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, evaluate, and supervise department staff, making recommendations regarding assignments, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Develop and implement training and improvement plans to enhance departmental effectiveness.
• May supervise one or more employees as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or other related field required
• Master's degree preferred
• Certified Public Accountant License (CPA) preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership in Business & Finance and Payroll
• Minimum of 5 years of Business & Finance experience within a public school district, preferred
• Director-level or higher experience in a public sector or large-scale organization, preferred
• Expert 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 effectively manage and balance budgets and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal, public relations, and presentation skills

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• Attendance at evening events, such as School Board meetings is required. Work is performed primarily in an office but also requires some work outside of the office. Work involves completion of analytic and narrative documents with deadlines, involving stressful situations and long hours.