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Director of Finance

Provide leadership and oversight of the district's accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal control functions. Direct the development, implementation, and monitoring of financial processes and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, GASB standards, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Support strategic financial planning by delivering accurate financial data, forecasts, and analyses to district leadership.

Qualifications Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting
• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards and Texas Education Agency Financial Accounting Manual requirements
• Knowledge of audit procedures, payroll processes, and internal controls
• Strong analytical, organizational, and supervisory skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in financial management software, spreadsheets, and database applications
• Ability to interpret financial data and present clear recommendations to leadership
• Knowledge of Skyward financial systems

Experience: Three years in school business management or public organization Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Coordinate the development, preparation, and administration of the district's annual operating, capital, and debt service budgets.
2. Develop budget formats, fixed-cost estimates, and long-range financial projections.
3. Assist the Chief Financial Officer in the preparation of the budget and development of long- and short-range objectives for the business operations of the district.
4. Prepare and maintain reports as required to provide data needed by all campuses, departments, and the Board to make informed and appropriate financial decisions including but not limited to monthly budget variance reports and forecast through year end and future years.
5. Review grant budgets to ensure consistency with district financial procedures and compliance requirements.
6. Ensure all approved budgets are accurately entered into the district's financial system.
7. Prepare and recommend budget amendments as needed.
8. Ensure accounting systems and financial procedures comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and TEA financial accounting requirements.
9. Review and reconcile bank accounts as requested by supervisor on an as needed basis.
10. Maintain and monitor the district's chart of accounts to ensure compliance with FASRG and PEIMS reporting requirements.
11. Prepare and verify financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation required for audits, administration, and regulatory agencies.
12. Review audit adjustments and assist with the annual financial close process.
13. Assist in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report and TEA financial submissions.
14. Develop and maintain internal audit procedures and documentation to support the annual external audit.
15. Conduct or coordinate periodic internal reviews of revenue and financial processes to strengthen internal controls.
16. Serve as security administrator for the district's automated finance and human resources systems.
17. Evaluate and improve financial processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
18. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff.
19. Provide recommendations regarding employee placement, retention, professional development, and disciplinary actions as appropriate.
20. Work collaboratively with campus and department administrators to support budgeting, payroll, purchasing, and financial decision-making.
21. Compile, maintain, and safeguard required financial records and documentation.
22. Supervise and evaluate assigned finance department personnel as directed by the Chief Financial Officer.

Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting, lifting-lower 1-15 lbs.

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching. Sensory ability needs-significant; hearing, near vision, peripheral vision color distinction, depth perception

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

Environment: Frequent district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; frequent prolonged and irregular hours

Physical Exposure: Frequent cold and heat

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; Supervise and evaluate the performance of departmental staff; ability to communicate (verbal and written); ability to instruct; maintain emotional control under stress.