Comptroller

La Joya Independent School District Administration & Finance - La Joya, Texas Open in Google Maps Comptroller La Joya Independent School District Administration & Finance - La Joya, Texas Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in La Joya Independent School District Job Details Job ID: 5847050 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description Job Title: Comptroller Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services Pay Grade: AM 8 Dept./School: Business, Finance & Administrative Services Initiated Date: July 2026 WHO WE ARE La Joya Independent School District (ISD) is committed to excellence for students and our community. We have a strong, 100-year, legacy in the Rio Grande Valley. The district’s vision - Educational Excellence: The Right of Every Student - conveys our urgent focus on students. Our work is rooted in five district priorities, which require collaboration and deep commitment to supporting one another as we serve the community. Customer Service Trust & Transparency High-Quality Instruction Excellence in Leadership Integrity & Accountability We are focused on ensuring every student in La Joya ISD has access to a high-quality, best-fit, schools as we work to improve from a B-district to an A-rated district. We serve more than 22,000 students in more than 30 schools and span six municipalities, covering more than 220 square miles. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are seeking an individual who can lead a department with not only strong leadership, but with the knowledge and expertise necessary to successfully organize, direct, and oversee the accounting, purchasing and accounts payable functions of the District. This individual will analyze financial and technical reports, interpret and evaluate staff reports, study and apply applicable laws, regulations, and codes, be responsible for identifying solutions for complex financial and administrative issues, explaining, interpreting and applying District and department policies and procedures. WHY LA JOYA ISD You will be joining a district that is building on a legacy of achievement while rapidly improving and creating systems to reach new heights for student outcomes and improving the overall operational efficiency and effectiveness of the District. You will receive intentional, targeted support in your important roll in serving the Business, Finance and Administrative Services Department of the District. We are also a district focused on continuous improvement and rigorous analysis of the policies and procedures we have in place to ensure that the financial and business operations of the District are transparent to the public and in keeping with generally acceptable accounting principles. Minimum Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, or a-related field; Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred. Certification/License: Valid CPA License preferred. Experience: 5 years’ experience in Financial Management, Fund Accounting/School District experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of federal, state, and local school accounting regulations. Knowledge of theory and practice of accounting and auditing, including governmental, tax and school accounting and auditing; grant financial reporting; budgetary controls; payroll/personnel systems; and financial reporting. Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing complex and/or technical data. Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to direct and coordinate diversified activities through lower-level managers. Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations. Ability to work with others under pressure and adhere to tight timelines. Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing. Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing. Ability to organize and coordinate work. Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Strategic Leadership Provide strategic leadership for the Division of Financial Operations, including Accounting, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable. Develop, implement, and align division goals, priorities, and performance measures with the District Strategic Plan, BFAS Operating System, and Superintendent priorities. Develop, implement, and sustain integrated management systems, governance practices, performance measures, standard operating procedures, and monitoring processes that promote operational excellence, accountability, regulatory compliance, and long-term organizational sustainability. Advise the Chief on financial operations, organizational risks, system performance, and strategic initiatives. Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness and support District priorities. Represent the division before executive leadership, the Board of Trustees, auditors, governmental agencies, and other external stakeholders. Financial Stewardship and Governance Oversee and ensure the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of all financial activities, including accounting, purchasing and accounts payable, in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Monitor and manage the district’s financial operations, ensuring adherence to internal controls, budgetary compliance, and best practices. Develop, implement, and maintain an integrated financial governance framework, including policies, procedures, internal controls, monitoring practices, and governance processes that promote fiscal accountability, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and long-term organizational sustainability. Provide executive oversight of the District's financial management framework, ensuring accounting standards, treasury operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance function as an integrated system supporting fiscal stewardship and organizational accountability. Financial Reporting and Accounting Ensure financial reporting systems produce timely, accurate, reliable, and transparent information that supports executive decision-making and organizational accountability. Provide executive oversight of the month-end and year-end financial close processes to ensure timely, accurate, and reliable financial reporting. Collaborate with PEIMS, Information Technology, Budget, and other departments to ensure financial data reported to state and federal agencies is accurate, complete, and supports required financial reporting. Review and verify accuracy of journal entries, accounting methods, and procedures in accordance with GAAP, GASB and TEA’s Texas Financial Accountability Recourse Guide. Provide executive oversight of financial reimbursement programs, including SHARS, Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC), and other reimbursement programs, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and revenue maximization. Coordinate with bond counsel, financial advisors, rating agencies, and external stakeholders regarding debt issuance, continuing disclosure, and other financial reporting requirements. Oversee the District's treasury, investment, and debt management functions in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act and Board policy. Complete the required periodic training to be one of the District’s Investment Officers. Oversee the Accounting Director and the duties and responsibilities assigned to that individual. Purchasing and Procurement Oversight Provide executive oversight of procurement operations. Oversee the policies and procedures #J-18808-Ljbffr