Strategic School District CFO & Budget Leader

Kermit Independent School District; Kermit (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kermit Independent School District seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead the district’s financial and business operations. The role reports to the Superintendent and sits in the Executive Office/Business Services.

The CFO will oversee budgeting, accounting, investments, and internal controls, and act as financial advisor to the superintendent and board. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–5 years of finance/administration leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field.
• 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.
• 1-5 years administrative or management experience.
• 1-5 years experience with supervisory responsibility in the fields of finance or accounting.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Advanced finance knowledge

Leadership

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Policy implementation

Supervisory experience

Accounting systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field

Job description

Kermit Independent School District seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead the district’s financial and business operations. The role reports to the Superintendent and sits in the Executive Office/Business Services.

The CFO will oversee budgeting, accounting, investments, and internal controls, and act as financial advisor to the superintendent and board. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–5 years of finance/administration leadership experience.