Chief Financial Officer (1)

Melissa Independent School District; Melissa (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly medical insurance contribution of $225

Job summary

A Texas school district is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to oversee all financial and business affairs. The role includes ensuring the integrity of accounting records, developing budgets, and serving as financial advisor to the superintendent and board. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in business or accounting with experience in school finance and possess advanced leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary based on experience with additional benefits including a monthly contribution towards medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field.
• Experience in school finance and budgeting as well as administrative management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity of district general accounting records and financial reports.
• Develop long-range and short-term objectives for district's business operations.
• Act as financial advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees.
• Administer the business office budget for cost effectiveness.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of school finance

Knowledge of accounting systems

Ability to resolve conflict

Demonstrated leadership skills

Ability to implement policies

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting

Job description

Job Information

• Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Executive* or Administrative
• Reports to: Superintendent
• Dept./School: Executive Office/Business Services
• Date Posted: 4/2/2026
• Date Available: 05/01/2026

Primary Purpose

Responsible for oversight of all financial and business affairs of the district. Provide leadership for the district's financial services activity to ensure legally sound and effective management practices. Direct and monitor the management and investment of all district funds and ensure they are adequately protected. Serve as chief financial advisor and budget advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or other related field.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of school finance, budgeting, accounting systems, and economics
• Knowledge of information/data processing systems and financial applications
• Ability to resolve conflict, listen, and appropriately respond to concerns
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Administrative or management experience
• Experience with supervisory responsibility in the fields of finance or accounting

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure preparation and integrity of all district general accounting records and related financial reports using accepted standards for school accounting as prescribed by the Texas Education Agency.
• Develop long-range and short-term objectives for district's business operations and prepare district budget. Monitor budget variances and oversee budget adjustments.
• Act as financial advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees and keep them informed of the financial condition of the district.
• Maintain the district's investment portfolio. Supervise and coordinate the investment of all available funds to the best interest of the school district and ensure that these funds are adequately protected against loss at all times.
• Ensure that all financial obligations of the school district (accounts payable, notes payable, bonded indebtedness, and payroll) are met on a timely basis.
• Implement and maintain internal control procedures to ensure the safeguarding of assets and reliability of accounting data and to promote operational efficiency and ensure adherence to prescribed procedures.
• Oversee the auditing program for all district funds and work cooperatively with the district's independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits.
• Administer the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.

Policies, Reports, and Law

• Review and recommend appropriate policies, administrative regulations, and administrative practices for the areas supervised.
• Implement the policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and local Board policy in the areas assigned.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including preparing and evaluating monthly financial statements and related budget reports, preparing quarterly and final reports for all federal funds and grants, developing semi-annual financial information for submission of data to TEA, and preparing and publishing comprehensive annual financial report in compliance with Association of School Business Officer (ASBO) standards.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Select, train, evaluate, and supervise department staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Develop training options and improvement plans for department staff to enhance the effectiveness of department operations.

Other

• Attend board meetings and make presentations when appropriate and/or requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of the business manager, risk manager, payroll supervisor, and department administrative assistant.

Salary and Benefits

Based on experience

$225.00 monthly contribution towards medical insurance