CTM, Finance Training

Location :  Hattie Mae White

Department :  Deputy Chief Financial Office

Area : Northwest

Contract Months : 12

Salary Range :  $110,000.00 – $135,000.00

Academic Year :  24-25

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction, responsible for developing and implementing training for district personnel in the areas of budgeting, procurement, finance, and treasury. In collaboration with the Finance Training team will address the learning needs of school-based and department personnel by delivering robust, targeted, staff development workshops and ongoing support intended to improve HISD employees’ job performance in all areas of finance operations. Serves as a technical resource to other team members in supporting the budgetary, financial, and procurement functions of the district. Ensures maximum impact of fiscal recourses and facilitates compliance to federal, state, and local guidelines and policies.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides personalized training on budgeting, procurement, finance, treasury, and procedural guidelines and processes to principals, managers, and financial staff from schools and departments, independently and with Finance Training team.

2. Provides technical support to the Finance Training team during the development and implementation of all finance operations training programs, including but not limited to creating and managing courses in OneSource, sending meeting invites to participants, tracking attendance, and following up with participants after training is completed.

3. Plans and coordinates with the Finance Training team to develop high-quality finance and / or business process trainings in written, face-to-face, and online formats.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

4. Assists the Finance Training team in the development of training and process materials as new finance-related platforms are implemented across the district.

5. Utilizes assessments, course evaluations, comments, and suggestions to assist in improving current finance operations training programs, formats, and materials.

6. Assists in developing and documenting more efficient processes and procedures to build long-term capacity for the continual success of all finance operations departments.

7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in business or finance-related field

• Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

SKILL AND / OR REQUIRED LICENSING / CERTIFICATION

Microsoft Office, SAP, Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier); Technical skills and ability to give presentations; Continuing Texas Association of School Business Officials professional development will be required in this role.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory or direct people management responsibilities. Provides work guidance, technical advice, and training to staff

WORK COMPLEXITY / INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work involves the application of moderately complex procedures and tasks that are quite varied. Independent judgment is often required to select and apply the most appropriate of available resources. Ongoing supervision is provided on an "as needed" basis.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

No budget development activity is required.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Decisions have moderate impact to the facility / department or division, causing increased satisfaction or dissatisfaction; producing efficiencies or delays; promoting or inhibiting personal intellectual or professional development; and / or contributing to financial gain or expense. Errors may be serious, usually not subject to direct verification or check, causing losses such as improper cost calculations, overpayment or improper utilization of labor, materials or equipment. Effect usually confined to the organization itself and is short term.

COMMUNICATION / INTERACTIONS

Information sharing – gives and receives information such as options, technical direction, instructions, and reporting results. Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor, and coworkers in own and other departments.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Takes routine or required customer actions to meet customer needs. Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries and requests for information and coordinates appropriate follow-up. May handle escalated issues passed on from coworkers or subordinates.

WORKING / ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. Ability to carry and / or lift less than 15 pounds.

Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $110,000 - $135,000