Director of School Finance

Director of School Finance ESC Region 11 ESC Region 11-Business Department - White Settlement, Texas This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board, and Jobs at ESC Region 11 Job Details

Job ID:

5770164

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Job Title:

Director of School Finance FLSA Status:

Exempt

Pay Grade:

107

Work Days:

226

Reports To:

Chief Finance & Operations Officer Primary Purpose The position serves as a trusted advisor to local education agencies (LEAs), providing consultation, technical assistance, training, and support in all areas of school business and financial operations. This position works collaboratively with district leadership and business office personnel to strengthen financial practices, ensure regulatory compliance, improve operational efficiency, and build organizational capacity. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Education/Certification Bachelor's Degree, required Master's Degree, preferred Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Registered Texas School Business Administrator (RTSBA), or other relevant certification preferred. Special Knowledge/Skills Team-oriented attitude and desire to work collaboratively with ESC staff, and campus/district/charter school personnel. Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills. Comprehensive knowledge of public school finance and business operations. Knowledge of state and federal funding requirements, grant management, and fiscal compliance. Strong understanding of budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and financial reporting processes. Ability to analyze complex financial and operational issues and develop practical solutions. Exceptional presentation, facilitation, and training skills. Strong consultative and customer-service orientation. Ability to build trust and establish productive relationships with educational leaders. Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data. Ability to align programs to support high achievement for all students. Experience in the development and management of organizational and/or departmental budgets. Knowledge of technology and appropriate technological applications. Knowledge of and familiarity with the Texas Education Code, Texas Administrative Code, board policy structure and development, and other state and federal statutes and regulations that impact Texas public schools. Experience Two years of executive-level experience (central office leadership experience). Experience working in a Texas public school district business office preferred. Specialized training or experience in federal programs, school finance, communications, campus/district planning, curriculum, instruction, district effectiveness and compliance, and accountability preferred. Essential Duties and Responsibilities •This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions. •This position may be partially or completely funded using grant and/or federal monies and is assigned programs to include activities designed to enhance the effective and coordinated use of funds. District Support and Consultation Serve as a primary resource and consultant for school districts and charter schools on matters related to school finance and business operations. Provide technical assistance and guidance in budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, cash management, financial reporting, and summary of finance. Support district leaders in identifying operational challenges and implementing effective business and financial solutions. Assist districts with developing and strengthening internal controls and financial procedures. Provide individualized support to new business managers and finance directors. Compliance and Risk Management Assist districts in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations and requirements. Provide guidance regarding grant administration, fiscal monitoring, allowability of expenditures, and documentation requirements. Support districts during audit preparation and follow-up activities. Assist districts in developing corrective action plans and implementing recommendations resulting from audits or monitoring reviews. Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting school finance and communicate impacts to district personnel Training and Professional Development Design, develop, and deliver high-quality professional development opportunities related to school finance and business operations. Facilitate workshops, webinars, roundtables, conferences, and networking opportunities for district staff. Create tools, templates, guides, and resources that promote best practices and operational effectiveness. Develop training programs that build the capacity of district business office personnel and leadership teams. Design, develop and deliver the Annual Finance Conference. Relationship Management & Customer Service Build and maintain positive relationships with district leaders, business officials, and stakeholders throughout the region. Respond promptly and professionally to requests for assistance. Collaborate with ESC staff and external partners to provide coordinated support services. Represent the Education Service Center at regional, state, and local meetings and events. Supervise the Child Nutrition Team and the Transportation team. Supervisory Duties Will supervise the Child Nutrition and Transportation teams. Equipment/Specialized Software Used Computers, projection devices, control panels in meeting rooms, printers, productivity software, software specific to the job assignment, network resources, internet resources, and other hardware and software necessary to perform the functions of the job effectively and efficiently. Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors)

Mental:

Public relations and people skills are always required, work with frequent interruptions, and maintain professional composure and confidentiality under stress.

Physical:

Occasional prolonged and irregular hours, ability to move tables and chairs and load/unload boxes and materials. Prolonged use of a computer. Frequent region and state-wide travel.

Environmental:

Open cubicles/workstations. Frequent travel to educational entities within the service region. Occasional evening or overnight travel for training, conferences, and district support activities. Evaluation Annual performance evaluation will be performed in accordance with the adopted policies of the Education Service Center Region 11. Employment in this position is contingent upon performance, need, and funding.

Revision Date:

June 2026 Benefits at ESC Region 11 $645 montly contribution for Medical Insurance Competitive Pay and Growth Opportunities Retirement Account Matching Program HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life, Cancer Insurance Offered 10 Local Sick Paid Days provided Annually (Per School Year) 5 State Personal Paid Leave Days provided Annually (Per School Year)

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$112,078 to $136,680 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required