School District Finance Leader

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Texas is seeking a senior financial leader to guide budgeting, forecasting, and district-wide financial strategies. You will oversee the annual budget, bond funds, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with student achievement goals.

Applicants should have a CPA or equivalent, plus 5+ years in district financial management, strong communication skills, and experience leading complex finance operations. This role carries a probationary/term contract of 244 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting or business field; Master’s preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in school district business or financial management, including budgeting, accounting, forecasting, and leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership and knowledge of school finance, budgeting and accounting systems, and economics.
• Ability to manage and coordinate diverse district functions through managers and supervisors.
• Working knowledge of information services systems and financial applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic financial advisor to Superintendent and Board by aligning resources with priorities and developing sustainable financial strategies.
• Direct the preparation of the annual budget.
• Supervise projections for state and local revenue and ensure funds comply with laws.
• Evaluate supervisory personnel under direct authority.
• Oversee policies and operations of tax, technology, insurance, and all business-office functions.
• Advise on financial forecasting, tax rates, and bond execution.
• Prepare and monitor expenditures of bond funds.
• Collaborate with financial advisors and bond counsel on bond matters.
• Foster culture of financial accountability and internal controls.
• Supervise cross-functional teams for needs assessment and district tech program.

Skills

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial acumen

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field

Master’s degree preferred

CPA preferred

5+ years school district finance experience

Tools

Information systems knowledge and financial applications

Job description

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Texas is seeking a senior financial leader to guide budgeting, forecasting, and district-wide financial strategies. You will oversee the annual budget, bond funds, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with student achievement goals.

Applicants should have a CPA or equivalent, plus 5+ years in district financial management, strong communication skills, and experience leading complex finance operations. This role carries a probationary/term contract of 244 days.