Director - Financial Performance

ESC Region 3; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ESC Region 3 in Victoria, TX, seeks a Director for Financial Performance to provide strategic oversight for budgeting, forecasting, and performance management across the Service Center and partner districts.

The role focuses on operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning training, process optimization, and leadership of cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of five or more years of experience with budgets/budget planning.
• Prefer 3-5 years of experience as a Texas School District Business Manager.
• Supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight for operational functions that drive efficiency and effectiveness of the Service Center and partner districts.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance management efforts with a focus on regulatory compliance.
• Develop and deliver training for internal staff and district staff, and provide technical support.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across services and workflows.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Strategic planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Director - Financial Performance

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Job Details

Job ID: 5905783

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Role Summary

The Director for Financial Performance provides strategic oversight and leadership for the operational functions that drive the efficiency and effectiveness of the Service Center and its partner districts. This role is responsible for managing and aligning key operational areas that external Business Office services with high-quality support including regular and pertinent training for both internal staff and district staff and technical support. The Director of Financial Performance ensures that all services are delivered with operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a focus on continuous improvement. This position requires strong organizational management, process optimization, and strategic decision-making to enhance overall performance and meet the evolving needs of the ESC and the districts served.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of five or more years of experience working with budgets/budget planning
• Prefer 3 - 5 years of experience as a Texas School District Business Manager
• Supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A demonstrated track record of success in process execution
• An in-depth knowledge of budgeting and budget planning
• Ability to plan and implement a planning and performance management work model for budgets/finances
• Ability to design, deliver, and facilitate high-quality work products for adult audiences, both in person and virtually
• Ability to connect with diverse audiences and understand complex and unique circumstances in order to support
• growth among individuals
• Ability to coach and provide regular feedback on performance measures as