Director of Finance & Accounting Services

Houston Independent School District • Houston, TX

110d • $150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Under general direction, responsible for all functions of a Division Unit including developing, monitoring and overseeing school budgets. Provides analytical support for the more complex fiscal projects. Serves as a technical resource to other Unit team members in supporting the budgetary, financial, procurement, and position management support of schools. Ensures maximum impact of fiscal resources and facilitates compliance to federal, state, and local guidelines and policies. Executes special projects that have significant operational or organizational impact. Supports administrative staff.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or other finance, data analysis, or technology related field.
• 3+ years of work experience.
• SAP preferred, Microsoft Office, Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier).
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint preferred.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to implement effective workflow processes and procedures; follow chain of command.
• Willingness to take initiative, high level of self-motivation, and easily works independently or as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Division Unit support personnel who provide support to the schools within the unit related to budget, purchasing, payroll, activity funds, travel, accounts payable, fixed asset inventory support, and other fiscal support needs.
• Coordinate work between and among divisions, units and central office departments.
• Coordinates all activities of the Finance Office Executive Leadership Team, including planning, coordinating, facilitating, and managing follow-ups from meetings.
• Develops and prepares monthly school spending variance and projections reports provided to district leadership.
• Develops and prepares compliance reports required by federal, state, and local agencies.
• Performs school budget analysis, reporting, ensure account coding compliance and best practices processes to maximize the impact of fiscal resources and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local procedures and guidelines.
• Provides technical support to team members in the monitoring and maintaining of budgetary and staffing controls for schools.
• Provide position control oversight for the Division Unit.
• Coordinates and assists the finance leadership in annual development of final budget recommendations for the unit schools.
• Develops and manages a unified Finance Unit calendar of weekly, monthly, and annual activities.
• Ensures timely processing of school requests to the unit.
• Responsible for developing, monitoring and refining of KPI’s for the role and the unit.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $150,000.00 – $175,000.00
• 12-month contract.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree