Strategic School Finance & Budget Director

Finance & Business Services; Texas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Judson Independent School District is seeking a Director of Finance and Budget for the 2026-2027 cycle. The role reports to Business Services and guides day-to-day financial monitoring, revenue budgeting, and budget allotments for campuses and departments.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business or accounting, 5+ years in budgeting/financial management in public schools, and strong leadership to implement district goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of school finance, budgeting, and accounting.
• Five years of budgeting/financial management in a public school district preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and monitoring of special revenue program budgets.
• Review general ledger transactions for compliance with GAAP and state guidelines.
• Develop the District’s budget and report to funding/regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate annual campus reviews of student activity funds.
• Supervise and direct other staff; manage risk and investments.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of school finance

Budgeting

Accounting

Leadership skills

Education

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

Tools

Windows-based databases

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Judson Independent School District is seeking a Director of Finance and Budget for the 2026-2027 cycle. The role reports to Business Services and guides day-to-day financial monitoring, revenue budgeting, and budget allotments for campuses and departments.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business or accounting, 5+ years in budgeting/financial management in public schools, and strong leadership to implement district goals.