Executive Director / Vice President of School Finance
Location : Dallas, TX Metroplex Area
Compensation : Salary range $160K-$180K+, Employer‑Paid Health Insurance, 401(k), year‑end bonus.
Company Overview : MoakCasey LLC has served Texas public schools since its founding in 1997 and has since established itself as the premiere provider of education consulting and lobbying services. Comprised of professionals with vast experience within Texas school districts, the Texas Legislature, Texas state agencies, real estate, and education organizations, our unparalleled breadth of experience and diversity of skills uniquely equips our staff in providing clients cutting‑edge, personalized, full‑service solutions. Our services include full‑service lobbying & governmental affairs, leadership & academic services, and school finance services, such as :
- CFO Coaching
- Economic Development analysis
- Efficiency audits
- Financial data and management reviews
- Interim CFO Services
- Property value study services
- Revenue projections / State aid template assistance
- School finance consultation or special project assistance
- Truth‑In‑Taxation services
- VATRE‑related services
Key Responsibilities :
Conduct operational reviews of school district business offices and make recommendations for improvementsProvide coaching and other training to school district business office staffConduct presentations on school finance and legislative updates at conferences, education service centers, webinars, and other eventsMaintain excellent customer service for existing school finance clients and seek out opportunities to provide services to new school finance clientsWrite content for Texas School Policy Network (TSPN) communications, including presentations, webinars, and newsletterTrack, read, and summarize education bills through the legislative processPerform revenue projections, Truth‑In‑Taxation services, efficiency audits, financial data reviews, property value protests, and other related servicesSupport other service lines across the firm as neededQualifications :
Have 5-15 years of school district business office experienceHave 5-10 years’ experience in leading a school district business officeHave extensive knowledge of the state’s school finance systemBe familiar with the state property tax system, including various exemptions, limitations and special appraisals allowed in statuteBe familiar with applicable provisions in the Education Code (Chapters 44, 46, 48, 49, etc.) and recent legislative changesBe proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Microsoft Excel) and have extensive knowledge of the MoakCasey Summary of Finance template and the Region 13 ESC Template for Estimating State AidA bachelor’s degree is required, with a master’s degree preferred. Credentials or licenses such as a CPA or RTSBA are preferred. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Additional Information : The firm’s headquarters is in Austin, Texas. This position would ideally be based in the Dallas, TX Metroplex area. Remote work and / or hybrid work schedules will be considered based on the qualifications of the applicant. Compensation and benefits package are highly competitive and will also be based on the qualifications of the applicant.
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