Sr. Executive Director of Budgeting

Houston ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston ISD seeks a Senior Executive Director of Budgeting to lead the district's budget department and develop robust operating policies. This role collaborates with the CFO and DCFO to deliver accurate projections and transparent reports to the superintendent, board, and community.

The position requires a master's in a related field and 7+ years in budgeting/finance, with strong leadership and strategic planning skills to sustain financial stability and growth across the district.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education administration, business administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of work experience in budgeting or financial leadership.
• Experience coordinating with CFO/DCFO.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the budget department operations and procedures.
• Lead the preparation of the district's annual budget and monitor budgetary controls.
• Prepare budget projections and reports for the superintendent, the board, and the public.
• Support division finance units across the district.

Skills

Budget management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree in education administration, business administration, or a related field

Job description

The Senior Executive Director of Budgeting manages all activities of the budget department, including establishing operating procedures and policies. Plans, manages, and supervises the preparation of the district’s annual budget and directs the monitoring and maintenance of budgetary control for overall district and charter school budgets. Confers with the chief financial officer (CFO) and deputy chief financial officer (DCFO) to prepare and present budget projections and reports to the superintendent, the board and the general public on the annual budget. Prepares forecasts and develops long-range budget plans to ensure the district’s financial stability and continued growth. Serves as the primary point of contact for all budgetary information requests. This position also manages and supports the division finance units in the district.

EDUCATION

Master's degree in education administration, business administration, or a related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

7+ years