Chief Financial Officer at Stafford Municipal School District in Stafford, TX

Job description

Role Summary The Chief Financial Officer directs and manages the operations of all business and support service affairs of the District to ensure the maximum educational benefit from the expenditure of school funds. The position leads planning, evaluation, development, and implementation of accounting practices and business procedures, including payroll, PEIMS, purchasing, risk management, child nutrition, transportation, grants, maintenance, and operations. The Chief Financial Officer serves as the chief financial adviser to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees and as a member of the Superintendent's executive cabinet. Key Responsibilities Fiscal Management Keep the Superintendent informed, verbally and in writing, regarding the business affairs of the District. Lead the development, administration, monitoring, and adjustment of the District budget and prepare the budget in the format necessary to meet ASBO and GFOA standards and provide transparent financial information to the community. Evaluate accounting procedures, systems, and controls across District departments; recommend improvements; maintain a continuous auditing program; and assist independent and internal auditors with annual and periodic audits. Ensure accounting systems and business operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, Texas Education Agency requirements, State Board of Education rules, and local Board policy. Direct cash-flow analysis, investments, bank reconciliations, budget adjustments, purchase orders, check requests, financial statements, grant reporting, and other required financial reports. Coordinate long-range projections for student enrollment, staffing, facilities, energy, capital equipment, and other District cost drivers. Administer the business office budget, promote cost-effective practices, and ensure business and support operations align with District goals and objectives. Serve as the District liaison with appraisal districts on property tax matters and participate in legislative matters affecting the District's interests. Provide executive oversight of accounting, payroll, PEIMS, purchasing, risk management, grants, child nutrition, transportation, maintenance, and operations. Policy, Reports, and Law Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of business operations. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. Prepare and evaluate monthly financial statements and related budget reports. Develop semi-annual financial information for submission of data to TEA. Oversee quarterly and final reports for all grant funds. Oversee purchasing and competitive procurement activities, including bid specifications, bid openings, tabulations, written recommendations, and the disposal of surplus or salvage equipment. Maintain accurate fixed and movable asset records and timely replacement-cost asset listings for insurance purposes. Participate in legislative matters affecting the District's interests. Oversee the time-clock system and related procedures to support compliance with state and federal requirements. General Administration Plan and conduct needs assessments for business operations and coordinate appropriate professional development for administrators and staff. Attend Board meetings, make presentations, prepare timely and professional reports, participate in General Leadership Team activities, and represent the District positively in the community. Attend educational conferences, workshops, and meetings related to professional growth and job performance. Demonstrate awareness of District and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs. Maintain confidentiality, work collaboratively with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel, support administrative and Board policy, maintain regular attendance, and perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent. Success Measures Financ