Director of Budget and Compliance

Plano ISD; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Plano ISD Administration Building is seeking a Director of Budget and Compliance to plan, manage, and coordinate the district's budget in accordance with federal, state, and local rules and district goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Business or Accounting, with CPA and TASBO preferred, and at least two years of public-sector budget experience. The position emphasizes policy implementation, data analysis, and staff coaching to ensure accurate budgeting and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting is required.
• CPA certification and TASBO certification preferred.
• Two years of accounting/budget experience in a public sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the budget process and the annual budget and quarterly amendments.
• Coach staff and provide technical assistance on budgeting and reporting.
• Develop training options to improve financial management.
• Ensure programs are cost effective and funds are prudently managed.
• Comply with laws, rules, and policies of fiscal management and accounting standards.
• Report to CFO on budget development and compliance, and on business procedures.
• Monitor district budgets including governmental funds and internal funds.
• Serve as a resource for principals and budget directors on the budget process.
• Provide staff training in budget and fiscal compliance.
• Prepare monthly budget reports for departments and campuses.
• Assist in compiling year-end financial data for the CAFR.
• Assist auditors in periodic audits.
• Follow Plano ISD rules and directives from supervisors.
• Perform other functions as assigned by Administration.

Skills

Budget management

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Policy implementation

Data interpretation

Budget reporting

Education

Bachelor's in Business or Accounting

CPA certification

TASBO certification

Job description

• Position Type: Financial Services/ Director of Budget and Compliance
• Date Posted: 10/26/2026
• Location: Administration Bldg

Pay Grade:882 (Min $448.61 min per day)

Work Days:226

Primary Purpose: Plan, manage, and coordinate the district's budget in compliance with federal, state, and local rules, policies, and regulations. Ensure that the district's budget process is in compliance with acceptable accounting principles and district goals

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (preferred)
• TASBO certification (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Working knowledge of budget, financial applications and accounting
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• 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

Experience

• Two years of accounting/budget experience in a public sector
• Governmental experience is preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee the budget process during the year as well as the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly amended budgets
• Demonstrate skill in coaching staff and peers; provide technical assistance to all staff concerning the business application software, budget guidelines and practices and budget reporting issues
• Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure the best operation of financial management
• Ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently
• Comply with all laws, rules, and policies related to fiscal management, meeting accepted accounting standards
• Report to the Chief Financial Officer on the status of performance and outcomes related to budget development and compliance, business procedure compliance
• Monitor district budgets including governmental funds, campus activity funds, and internal service funds
• Act as a resource for principals, budget directors, and other staff in understanding the budget process and budget goals
• Provide staff training in the areas of budget and fiscal compliance
• Prepare monthly budget reports for departments and campuses
• Assist in compiling year-end financial data for the comprehensive annual financial report
• Assist the district's independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisors
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct and manage budget and fiscal compliance staff

Equipment Used

• Copier, calculator, personal computer, scanner, printer, folding machine and shredder

Working Conditions

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds