A Chief Financial Officer is responsible for managing the financial actions of a company or organization. Duties include financial planning, analyzing financial strengths and weaknesses, proposing corrective actions, and tracking cash flow.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Decatur Independent School District Central Office - Decatur, Texas Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in
Decatur Independent School District Job Details Job ID:
5920254
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
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To Be Determined Job Description Responsible for oversight of all financial and business affairs of the district. Provide leadership for the district's financial services activity to ensure legally sound and effective management practices. Direct and monitor the management and investment of all district funds and ensure they are adequately protected. Serve as chief financial advisor and budget advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Degree in school administration, business, accounting, or other related field
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Advanced knowledge of school finance, budgeting, accounting systems, and economics Knowledge of information/data processing systems and financial applications Ability to resolve conflict, listen, and appropriately respond to concerns Demonstrated leadership skills Ability to manage budget and personnel Ability to implement policy and procedures Ability to interpret data Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
CPA/School CFO Administrative or management experience Experience with supervisory responsibility in the fields of finance or accounting Master Degree preferred Bond experience preferred AP9 Salary based on experience Hybrid working environment will be considered
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Financial Management 1. Ensure preparation and integrity of all district general accounting records and related financial reports using accepted standards for school accounting as prescribed by the Texas Education Agency. 2. Develop long-range and short-term objectives for district's business operations and prepare district budget. Monitor budget variances and oversee budget adjustments. 3. Act as financial advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees and keep them informed of the financial condition of the district. 4. Maintain the district's investment portfolio. Supervise and coordinate the investment of all available funds to the best interest of the school district and ensure that these funds are adequately protected against loss at all times. 5. Ensure that all financial obligations of the school district (accounts payable, notes payable, bonded indebtedness, and payroll) are met on a timely basis. 6. Implement and maintain internal control procedures to ensure the safeguarding of assets and reliability of accounting data and to promote operational efficiency and ensure adherence to prescribed procedures. 7. Oversee the auditing program for all district funds and work cooperatively with the district's independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits. 8. Administer the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently. Policies, Reports, and Law 9. Review and recommend appropriate policies, administrative regulations, and administrative practices for the areas supervised. 10. Implement the policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and local Board policy in the areas assigned. 11. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including preparing and evaluating monthly financial statements and related budget reports, preparing quarterly and final reports for all federal funds and grants, developing semi-annual financial information for submission of data to TEA, and preparing and publishing comprehensive annual financial report in compliance with Association of School Business Officer (ASBO) standards. Personnel Management 12. Select, train, evaluate, and supervise department staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. 13. Develop training options and improvement plans for department staff to enhance the effectiveness of department operations. Other 14. Attend board meetings and make presentations when appropriate and/or requested. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of the business manager, risk manager, payroll supervisor, and department secretary.
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Position Type:
Full-Time Salary:
$119,050 to $167,816 207
Job Categories:
Administration > Business/Finance Job Requirements At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Taylor Williams ,
Superintendent Central Office Phone:
9403937100
Email:
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