Chief Financial Officer

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Exemption Status / Test : Exempt / Executive

Reports to : Superintendent

Department / School :

Salary : Based on years of experience. $101,942 Minimum Starting Salary Per Year.

Annual Work Calendar Days : 226 Days

Assignment Timeline : Candidate to start as soon as possible. Transition time by or around August 11, 2025.

Primary Purpose :

The Chief Financial Officer is a Cabinet-level position who serves under the general direction of the Superintendent. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the day to day district financial operations and overall fiscal condition of the district. Oversees the implementation and consistent application of sound management practices and controls, including, but not limited to, transparent financial reporting and analysis, cash flow, debt management, tax collection, the procurement process, payroll, accounts payable, risk management, nutritional services, and managing and monitoring the budget. Oversees data requested and received by TEA about public education, including student demographic and academic performance, personnel, financial, and organizational information. Serves campuses and departments by providing resources from a service oriented team. Serve as the chief financial adviser to the superintendent and board of trustees.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or educational administration

TASBO Certification (Texas Association of School Business Officials) must complete within two years of employment

Special Knowledge / Skills :

• Experience using state funding templates to project revenue and expenditures in annual budget preparation.
• Ability to lead and manage exempt and non-exempt personnel .
• Knowledge of information / data processing systems and financial applications.
• Ability to resolve conflict, listen, and appropriately respond to concerns.
• Ability to manage budget and personnel.
• Ability to implement policy and procedures.
• Ability to interpret data.
• Excellent communication, public relations and interpersonal skills.

Experience :

Three years of district-level business / finance leadership experience.

Business Manager (Preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Operations / Support Services :

Administration / Facilities / Fiscal Management :

Community Relations

Other Related Duties

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting / carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Bay City ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

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