Director Business Services

Itasca Independent School District; Itasca (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Itasca Independent School District is seeking a Director Finance/CFO to lead the district's business operations, including accounting, payroll, purchasing, and tax collection. The role reports to the Superintendent and requires strategic budget management and strong leadership across the business services team.

The position oversees 226 duty days, adheres to the Admin/Prof pay schedule, and requires a bachelor’s degree with at least seven years in school business management or a public

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or educational administration.
• 7 years’ experience in school business management or public organization.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the district's business operations including accounting, payroll, purchasing, and tax collection.
• Assist in the preparation of the budget and development of long- and short-range objectives for business operations.
• Ensure accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including TEA Financial Accounting Manual.
• Administer the district’s budget and ensure cost-effective operations.
• Assist auditors in conducting periodic audits and improve controls.
• Oversee cash flow, bank reconciliations, and investment decisions.
• Plan and conduct needs assessments to improve district business operations.
• Supervise staff within the business department and manage performance.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting systems

Payroll processing

Data analysis

Policy implementation

Data interpretation

Budget management

Personnel management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or educational administration

Tools

Spreadsheets

Financial software

Job description

Director Business Services

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Job Details

Job ID: 5692062
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: May 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

ITASCA ISD

Job Description: Director Finance/CFO

Job Title:

Director Finance/CFO

Duty Days:

226

Reports:

Superintendent

Pay Grade:

4

Dept/School:

Business Services

Pay Schedule:

Admin/Prof

Wage/Hour:

Exempt

Date Revised:

April, 2026

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage the business operations of the district including accounting, payroll, purchasing, and tax collection.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or educational administration

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting systems, and payroll processing
• Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and perform data analysis
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• 7 years’ experience in school business management or public organization

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Fiscal Management

• Assist in the preparation of the budget and development of long- and short-range objectives for the business operations of the district.
• Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Financial Accounting Manual.
• Administer the district’s budget and ensure that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely. Prepare all budget adjustments, additions, and deletions.
• Assist the district’s independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits.
• Evaluate accounting procedures, systems, and controls in all district departments and recommend improvements in their design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Determine cash available for investment and payment of bills based on daily analysis of cash flow.
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts. Review reconciliations of vendor and payroll clearing accounts.
• Work with district personnel to project student enrollments, staffing needs, building and facilities needs, energy needs, capital equipment needs, and other cost items for district and individual school improvement.
• Plan and conduct needs assessments for improvement of district business operations. Ensure that business operations support the district’s goals and objectives and provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district.
• Assist with administration of the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of business operations.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Purchasing and Inventory

• Maintain accurate and current inventory records of the district’s fixed and movable assets and oversee maintenance of a timely replacement cost-asset listing for insurance purposes. Organize and conduct sales to dispose of surplus and salvage equipment.
• Oversee the preparation of bids and bid specifications. Receive and analyze bid proposals and prepare written recommendations.

Personnel Management

• Prepare, review, and revise business department job descriptions.
• Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary business operations.
• Select, train, evaluate, and supervise staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Professional Growth and Other

• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of the risk manager, accounting supervisor, purchasing supervisor, payroll supervisor, and tax collector.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Tools/Equipment Used:Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; printer, copier, fax machine, shredder, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector and display monitor

Posture:Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; Motion:Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; Vision Abilities: Close vision and color vision; Lifting:Occasional light lifting and carrying (10-50 pounds); Environment:Occasional districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel; Mental Demands:Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; able to work with demands of deadlines

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $90,000 to $100,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tonya Harris , Superintendent
• Itasca Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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