Director of School Finance

ESC Region 11•White Settlement, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, required
Two years of executive-level experience (central office leadership experience).
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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree, preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Registered Texas School Business Administrator (RTSBA), or other relevant certification preferred.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.