Director of Finance and Buiness Services

Goliad Independent School District; Goliad (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack seeks a Director of Finance and Business Services to oversee all district financial and business affairs. The role provides leadership for financial services, budget preparation, and investment management while acting as chief financial advisor to the superintendent and board.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, with extensive knowledge of school finance, budgeting, and accounting systems, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure preparation and integrity of all district general accounting records and related financial reports.
• Develop long-range and short-term objectives for district's business operations and prepare the district budget.
• 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 and supervise investments to protect funds.
• Ensure all financial obligations (accounts payable, notes payable, bonded indebtedness, payroll) are met on time.
• Implement and maintain internal control procedures to safeguard assets and improve efficiency.
• Oversee the auditing program and coordinate with independent and internal auditors.
• Administer the business office budget to ensure cost effectiveness and prudent fund management.

Skills

School finance

Budgeting

Accounting systems

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data interpretation

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting

Job description

Director of Finance and Business Services JobID: 279

• Position Type: Administration/ Business Manager
• Date Posted: 9/16/2026

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

• 1 year administrative or management experience
• 1 year experience with supervisory responsibility in the field 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 the 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 for including preparing and evaluating monthly financial statements and related budget reports, preparing quarterly and financial 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 Officers (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.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer adn peripherals

Posture: Frequent sitting and standing: occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, keyboarding, and use office equipment

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and its not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.