Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Primary Purpose : Responsible for oversight of all financial and business affairs of the district. Provide leadership for the district's financial

services activity to ensure legally sound and effective management practices. Direct and monitor the management and

investment of all district funds and ensure they are adequately protected. Serve as chief financial advisor and budget advisor

to the superintendent and board of trustees.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

• Master's degree in business, accounting, or other related field or bachelor's degree with relevant work experience;

TASBO Certification

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Advanced 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 manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience : 3 years administrative or financial management experience

3 years experience with supervisory responsibility in the fields of finance or accounting

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Financial Management

1. Ensure preparation and integrity of all district general accounting records and related financial reports using accepted

standards for school accounting as prescribed by the Texas Education Agency.

2. Develop long-range and short-term objectives for district's business operations and prepare district budget. Monitor

budget variances and oversee budget adjustments.

3. Act as financial advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees and keep them informed of the financial condition of

the district.

4. Maintain the district's investment portfolio. Supervise and coordinate the investment of all available funds to the best

interest of the school district and ensure that these funds are adequately protected against loss at all times.

5. Ensure that all financial obligations of the school district (accounts payable, notes payable, bonded indebtedness, and

payroll) are met on a timely basis.

6. Implement and maintain internal control procedures to ensure the safeguarding of assets and reliability of accounting

data and to promote operational efficiency and ensure adherence to prescribed procedures.

7. Oversee the auditing program for all district funds and work cooperatively with the district's independent and internal

auditors in conducting periodic audits.

8. Administer the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective, and funds are managed prudently.

Policies, Reports, and Law

9. Review and recommend appropriate policies, administrative regulations, and administrative practices for the areas

supervised.

10. Implement the policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and local Board policy in the

areas assigned.

11. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including

preparing and evaluating monthly financial statements and related budget reports, preparing quarterly and final reports for all

federal funds and grants, developing semi-annual financial information for submission of data to TEA, and preparing and

publishing comprehensive annual financial report in compliance with Association of School Business Officer (ASBO) standards.

Personnel Management

12. Select, train, evaluate, and supervise department staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention,

discipline, and dismissal.

13. Develop training options and improvement plans for department staff to enhance the effectiveness of department

operations.

Other

14. Attend board meetings and make presentations when appropriate and / or requested.

15. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of the finance office staff, including Finance Coordinator, Administrative Assistant of Finance & Operations, Director of Child Nutrition, PEIMS Coordinator and State and Federal Programs Coordinator.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors : Tools / Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture : Prolonged sitting; occasional bending / stooping, pushing / pulling, and twisting

Motion : Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting : Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment : May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands : Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress