Chief Financial Officer

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Texas is seeking a senior financial leader to guide budgeting, forecasting, and district-wide financial strategies. You will oversee the annual budget, bond funds, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with student achievement goals.

Applicants should have a CPA or equivalent, plus 5+ years in district financial management, strong communication skills, and experience leading complex finance operations. This role carries a probationary/term contract of 244 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting or business field; Master’s preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in school district business or financial management, including budgeting, accounting, forecasting, and leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership and knowledge of school finance, budgeting and accounting systems, and economics.
• Ability to manage and coordinate diverse district functions through managers and supervisors.
• Working knowledge of information services systems and financial applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic financial advisor to Superintendent and Board by aligning resources with priorities and developing sustainable financial strategies.
• Direct the preparation of the annual budget.
• Supervise projections for state and local revenue and ensure funds comply with laws.
• Evaluate supervisory personnel under direct authority.
• Oversee policies and operations of tax, technology, insurance, and all business-office functions.
• Advise on financial forecasting, tax rates, and bond execution.
• Prepare and monitor expenditures of bond funds.
• Collaborate with financial advisors and bond counsel on bond matters.
• Foster culture of financial accountability and internal controls.
• Supervise cross-functional teams for needs assessment and district tech program.

Skills

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial acumen

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field

Master’s degree preferred

CPA preferred

5+ years school district finance experience

Tools

Information systems knowledge and financial applications

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with a major in accounting or business-related field; Master's degree preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred;
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in school district business or financial management, including demonstrated experience in budgeting, accounting, financial forecasting, and organizational leadership;
• Demonstrated leadership ability and knowledge of school finance, budgeting and accounting systems, and economics;
• Ability to manage and coordinate diverse district functions through managers and supervisors;
• Working knowledge of information services systems and financial applications;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree required with a major in accounting or business-related field; Master's degree preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred;
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in school district business or financial management, including demonstrated experience in budgeting, accounting, financial forecasting, and organizational leadership;
• Demonstrated leadership ability and knowledge of school finance, budgeting and accounting systems, and economics;
• Ability to manage and coordinate diverse district functions through managers and supervisors;
• Working knowledge of information services systems and financial applications;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees by aligning the district's financial resources with long-term organizational priorities, evaluating financial implications of strategic initiatives, and developing sustainable financial strategies to support student achievement and district goals.
• Direct the preparation of the annual budget.
• Supervise the development of projections for state, local and other revenue sources and ensure that funds are spent according to local, state and federal policies and laws.
• Evaluate all supervisory/administrative personnel under direct authority.
• Supervise the development of appropriate policies, regulations and operations of the tax office, technology department, insurance department and all business office functions which includes all accounting, budget, accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasurer functions, payroll, etc.
• Advise Superintendent and Board of Trustees on financial forecasting, tax rates, and bond execution.
• Prepare, plan and monitor the expenditures of school bond funds.
• Work with the district financial advisors and bond counsel on bond sales, bond indebtedness and all bond refunding.
• Foster culture of financial accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Implement robust internal controls and audit procedures to protect district assets.
• Supervise and support cross-functional teams for needs assessment, decision making, technology support, professional development and other aspects of the district technology program.
• Oversee all insurance benefits offered by the district and serve on all insurance committees.
• Report periodicl to the board on current and future financial projections.
• Work with principals and curriculum staff on instructional needs of the district.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Terms Of Employment

Probationary/Term Contract: 244 days

Salary

$175,251 (EL-2)

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent prolonged and irregular hours. frequent districtwide and occasional overnight travel.