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GOOSE CREEK CISD JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Director Finance

FLSA CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Chief Financial Officer

PAY GRADEDAYS

ADM Days

RANGE:

$,•$,

LOCATION:

Central Office

DATE REVISED

August

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Leads the District's budget, treasury, and debt management functions to ensure fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and effective stewardship financial resources. Partners with the Chief Financial Officer to advance strategic initiatives, strengthen financial systems and internal controls, and drive operational excellence through process and technology improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

EducationCertification:

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or a business-related field required Master's Degree in a business-related field or hold valid CPA license strongly preferred, but exceptional, relevant experience may be substituted for Master's Degree or CPA license Registered Texas School Business Administrator preferred Minimum years' experience in the management financial systems, budgeting, financial reporting, financial data analysis and auditing

Special KnowledgeSkills:

Extensive knowledge governmental accounting, public school finance, and TEA Financial Accountability Systems Resource Guide (FASRG) Proficiency with MUNIS, Microsoft Excel, and financial technology systems Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills Ability to interpret financial data, policies, and regulations to support strategic decision-making Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, lead projects, and meet deadlines

Experience:

Three-five years' successful administrative experience in public school accounting, auditing, or other governmental accounting Experience with FrontlineTEAMS Finance System a plus

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

. Direct the District's budget and capital planning functions, including budget development, monitoring, amendments, and long-range financial planning. Ensure personnel and payroll expenditures align with approved budgets and staffing plans and provide financial forecasting and analysis to support strategic decision-making and long-term fiscal sustainability. . Collaborate with Human Resources and Payroll to oversee personnel budgets, staffing allocations, compensation, benefits, payroll expenditures, and PEIMS coding, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with approved staffing plans and budgetary requirements. . Prepare and present financial reports, budget updates, tax rate adoptions, debt management information, and other financial matters to the Board Trustees, Cabinet, and District leadership. Provide clear analysis and recommendations to support informed decision-making. . Direct the District's treasury functions, including cash management, banking relationships, liquidity management, and cash handling activities, to ensure the effective stewardship and safeguarding District financial resources. . Coordinate the submission financial documents for bond sales andor refundings, ensure compliance with reporting requirements, and issue debt service payments.

GOOSE CREEK CISD JOB DESCRIPTION

Director Finance . Manage the treasury function the district, including the preparation investment reports, compliance with board policy requirements and serving as an investment officer. . Administer District activity fund operations and provide guidance to campuses regarding PTOPTA and Booster Club financial practices. . Direct disaster recovery planning and budgeting, including the coordination financial documentation and reimbursement claims with FEMA, TDEM, insurance providers, and other funding agencies to maximize recovery eligible District costs. . Assist the Chief Financial Officer in improving business processes, financial systems, technology solutions, and internal controls to enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and system integrity. . Stay current on accounting standards, school finance, and applicable state and federal laws through ongoing professional development. . Ensure compliance with district policies and procedures and act as a resource in understanding and using the financial operations the district. Provide training in the areas school finance. . Provide leadership and oversight financial reporting to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant reporting in accordance with TEA requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. . Assist with internal and external audits while developing, maintaining, and updating school finance guidelines, procedures, manuals, and related documentation. . Coordinate financial award and recognition submissions while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial transparency reporting and public disclosures. . Maintain confidentiality information and perform other duties as assigned. . Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist Chief Financial Officer in the supervisionevaluation business operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical DemandsEnvironmental Factors:

Occasional district and statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Approved by

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Employee Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator who fully and actively supports equal access for people, regardless race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity

GOOSE CREEK CISD JOB DESCRIPTION

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