Chief Financial Officer

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

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the district's financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and compliance. The role oversees the budget process, revenue projections, tax and bond activities, and internal controls across all business offices and technology programs.

The CFO reports to the Superintendent and Board, guiding financial priorities to support student achievement and district goals, while ensuring accountability and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with a major in accounting or business-related field; Master's degree preferred.
• CPA preferred; at least five years in school district financial management.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees.
• Direct the preparation of the annual budget.
• Supervise projections for state, local and other revenue sources.
• Advise on financial forecasting, tax rates, and bond execution.
• Oversee district tax office, technology, insurance, and business office functions.
• Lead cross-functional teams in financial matters and technology programs.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial forecasting

Organizational leadership

School finance

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related field

Master's degree preferred

CPA preferred

Job description

Chief Financial Officer

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Job Details

Job ID: 5978245
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree required with a major in accounting or business-related field; Master's degreepreferred
• 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 knowledgeof 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 aspectsof 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:

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Until filled

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $175,251 Per Year

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Email: [e-mail]