Education CFO in Residence

TX Assoc of School Boa•Austin, TX

69d•Hybrid

About The Position

Working with the Governmental Relations (GR) team, the TASB Senior School Finance Advisor will analyze school finance legislation and policy and advise on potential funding and operational expense implications for districts. This role also serves as the Association’s in-house expert on Texas public school finance, providing strategic, cross-functional support to serve areas across TASB and externally representing the Association and its members on issues related to school finance. Full-time is preferred, but a part-time schedule may be considered for the right candidate.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Extensive experience in Texas public school finance (e.g., former district CFO, deputy superintendent for finance, or equivalent).
Deep knowledge of Texas school finance formulas, budgeting practices, and fiscal operations.
Strong ability to analyze legislation and policy and communicate impacts clearly.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong competencies in school finance policy expertise.
Strategic analysis and applied problem-solving.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Ability to communicate clearly and translate complex concepts.
Credibility with trustees, district leaders, and policymakers.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with or presenting to school boards or senior district leadership preferred.
Experience engaging with legislators or legislative staff preferred.
Experience developing training materials or delivering adult education preferred.
Familiarity with Texas legislative and regulatory processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze proposed and enacted legislation related to school finance, taxation, budgeting, and funding formulas.
Advise Government Relations staff on the fiscal and operational implications of school finance proposals.
Participate in meetings with lawmakers and legislative staff on complex school finance issues, as appropriate.
Assist in the development of bill analyses, policy briefs, and post-session summaries.
Serve as a technical advisor to Legal Services and HR Services on post-session bill analysis and implementation resources.
Translate statutory and regulatory changes into practical, district-facing guidance related to school finance.
Review finance-related legal resources for technical accuracy and clarity.
Partner with Communications to develop clear, accessible materials on school finance topics.
Translate complex financial concepts into plain language for trustees, policymakers, and public audiences.
Provide subject-matter review for finance-related communications materials.
Collaborate with Board Development Services to design trustee training on school finance, budgeting, and fiscal oversight.
Assist in the development of curricula, presentation materials, and facilitator guides to support train-the-trainer delivery models.
Train TASB staff and presenters to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of school finance content.