Controller

District Financial Operations Leader

Primary Purpose: Provide leadership and operational oversight for the district's financial operations and business systems under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer. Coordinate and oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, financial systems administration, position control, workflow automation, data integrity, and continuous process improvement. Ensure that business operations support the instructional goals and objectives of the district and contribute to the attainment of district and campus performance objectives. Serve as a key financial and operational resource to the Chief Financial Officer and collaborate with district departments to ensure effective, accurate, compliant, and efficient financial operations and business systems.

Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, management information systems, or a related field TASBO certification or willingness to pursue appropriate certification preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of Texas public school finance, governmental accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls. Knowledge of GASB standards, PEIMS/TSDS reporting requirements, and applicable state and federal financial requirements. Knowledge of school district financial management/ERP systems, position control, system security, reporting, and data integrity. Ability to analyze financial and operational data, identify trends and discrepancies, and develop effective solutions. Ability to develop, evaluate, and improve accounting procedures, internal controls, business workflows, and automated processes. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, project-management, and personnel management skills Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Texas public school finance, accounting, or financial operations Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties: Assist the Chief Financial Officer in providing leadership, direction, and oversight for district financial operations and business systems. Provide functional leadership and administration for the district's financial management system and related business applications, including configuration, security, user access, system controls, reporting, and data integrity. Supervise, evaluate, support, and develop the Senior Accountant and other assigned Finance personnel. Develop, implement, document, and monitor accounting procedures, workflows, internal controls, and segregation of duties to promote accuracy, compliance, efficiency, and safeguarding of district assets. Coordinate financial reporting processes and assist the CFO with budget monitoring, financial analysis, projections, management reporting, and other financial management activities. Evaluate financial and business processes and implement opportunities for automation, workflow improvement, standardization, and increased operational efficiency. Coordinate financial system upgrades, implementations, testing, integrations, interfaces, imports/exports, and other system enhancements in collaboration with Technology and appropriate departments. Coordinate the financial components of position control with Human Resources and Payroll to maintain alignment among authorized positions, employee records, compensation, payroll, and budget information. Assist with PEIMS/TSDS financial and personnel reporting to the Texas Education Agency, including data review, validation, reconciliation, corrections, and submission support. Develop and monitor reports and controls to identify and resolve discrepancies among financial, position, payroll, and personnel data. Coordinate Finance support for the annual independent audit, including schedules, documentation, auditor requests, corrective actions, and implementation of process improvements resulting from audit or management recommendations. Serve as the primary Finance liaison with financial software providers and coordinate the identification and resolution of system, workflow, interface, and data issues. Develop and maintain system documentation, operating procedures, reports, queries, training resources, and other tools necessary to support effective financial operations and business continuity. Develop and implement procedures, training, and improvement plans to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Business Services operations. Collaborate with Payroll, Human Resources, Purchasing, Technology, Warehouse, campuses, and departments to ensure effective cross-functional financial processes and systems. Maintain current knowledge of GASB pronouncements, accounting standards, laws, regulations, TEA requirements, Board policy, and other requirements affecting district financial operations. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

Working Conditions: Equipment Used: Computer, financial management/ERP systems, spreadsheet and database applications, document management systems, calculator, copier, scanner, and other standard office and business technology. Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); work with frequent interruptions; manage multiple priorities and deadlines; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Occasional district and statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. *Minimum Salary $86,892 *Salary is commensurate with experience *Works 226 Day Calendar * Please note that this role requires in-person attendance and is not eligible for remote work. Sheldon ISD will accept applications for this position through October 14, 2026. After this date, applications will continue to be accepted in the event a suitable candidate is not identified. If no viable candidate is selected from the initial applicant pool, applications submitted after October 14th will be reviewed in five-day intervals until a candidate is recommended for hire.