District Finance & Operations Director

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

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