Chief Financial Officer

DealHub Ltd.; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

DealHub Ltd. is seeking a senior finance leader for a district-level role overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial stewardship. You will align resources with strategic priorities, lead the annual budget process, and supervise revenue projections and treasury activities.

You will advise the Superintendent and Board on financial forecasting, tax rates, and bond execution, while ensuring robust internal controls and governance across the district's finances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business; Master’s preferred.
• CPA preferred; five years in district finance and budgeting experience.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and leadership.
• Knowledge of school finance, budgeting systems and economics.
• Ability to manage diverse district functions through managers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic financial advisor to Superintendent and Board, aligning resources with priorities.
• Direct the preparation of the annual budget.
• Supervise development of revenue projections and ensure funds comply with policies.
• Evaluate supervisory personnel under direct authority.
• Oversee accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and treasury functions.
• Advise on financial forecasting, tax rates, and bond execution.
• Plan and monitor expenditures of bond funds.
• Collaborate with financial advisors and bond counsel on bonds.
• Foster culture of financial accountability and continuous improvement.
• Implement internal controls and audit procedures to protect assets.
• Lead cross-functional teams for needs assessment and district tech program.
• Oversee district insurance benefits and committees.
• Report financial projections to the board.
• Collaborate with principals and curriculum staff on instructional needs.
• Perform other duties; maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial forecasting

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business

CPA preferred

5+ years in school district finance

Knowledge of school finance and budgeting systems

Information systems & financial applications

Excellent oral and written communication

Job description

Qualifications

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 periodically 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.

Deadline To Apply

Until filled

Not all applicants will be interviewed