EPISD: CFO (9455)

Chief Financial Officer

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FLSA Status (Wage/Hour): Exempt

Salary Grade: 111

Salary Range: $148,777 - $208,876

Job Title Code: 10370

Department: Business Services

Reports to: Superintendent

Terms of Employment: 226 days; salary to be established by the Board of Trustees

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for leading the budget development process, overseeing business operations and making decisions based on the district’s financial stability. Assume primary managerial, administrative, and oversight responsibilities for the District’s Business Office functions including Financial Services, Budget & External Financial Management, Procurement Services, Treasury Services and Information Technology. Collaborate with all division chiefs to ensure the district’s budget supports the attainment of the district’s vision.

Primary Objective:

Responsible for providing vision, strategic direction for curriculum instruction, college and career readiness, and multilingual education programs. Leads the planning and delivery of all academic and instructional programs and services to improve the academic achievement and learning of all students. Aligns academic programs based on best practices, District goals, and state standards.

Reports to the Deputy Superintendent of Schools. As a values-based organization, achieves Board of Education Ends and goals through our shared commitment to Students First, Integrity, Equity, Collaboration, Accountability and Fun. Plans, assigns and supervises the work performed in the areas of responsibility; ensures compliance with District policy and practices and appropriate federal, state and local rules and regulations.

**The Chief of Finance must demonstrate a willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement. This role requires maintaining the highest level of confidentiality regarding all District matters, especially those involving the Superintendent, Chief of Staff, and the Board of Education. Ensuring trust and discretion is paramount to the success and integrity of this position.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Ensure business operations of the district are supportive of the instructional goals and objectives of the district and campuses.
Inform the Superintendent on the business affairs of the district.
Provide effective leadership and management of district business operations and processes, to include Financial Services, Budget & External Financial Management, Treasury, Procurement, and Information Technology.
Evaluate accounting processes, systems, and controls in the district departments and recommend improvement in design, implementation, and maintenance.
Coordinate audits by the Texas Education Agency and federal project auditors as well as the annual audit conducted by a certified public accounting firm, preparing and/or reviewing schedules and other accounting information as required.
Ensure accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations according to the Texas Education Agency and Financial Accountability System Resource Guide.
Compile and evaluate the district budget based on established current and long-term priorities for the allocation of the district’s financial resources.
Oversee the investment program of the district in a manner that optimizes use of district funds.
Plan and conduct need assessments for improvement of District’s business operations.
Collaborate with District personnel to project student enrollment and maintain adequate staffing; assess building and facility needs, energy needs, capital replacement plans, to achieve objectives within budget.
Develop long-range fiscal sustainability plans in accordance with District goals and objective.
Develop and implement innovative approaches to improve overall effectiveness of the business services division.
Demonstrate a high level of independent, ethical, and professional conduct.
Collaborate in the development of long and short-range plans/programs and ensure District resources are effectively utilized.
Monitor fund balances of assigned programs, related financial activity, and ensure expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices and maintained according to program.
Attend Board of Trustee Regular and Committee Meetings and prepare reports as requested by the Superintendent.
Facilitate communication with the District’s Cabinet and Leadership Teams to ensure implementation of the district’s vision and mission.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Policy, Reports, and Law:

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local program mandates required of the district for assigned program areas.
Maintain current knowledge and understanding of Board policies and administrative regulations.
Implement policies established by federal and state law, and local Board policy in support operations.
Recommend to the Superintendent specific policies, procedures, plans, and programs for attaining operating objectives, and assist in resolving major problems.

Personnel Management:

Promote an organizational climate that results in positive staff morale, transparency, and achievement of the mission of the district.
Supervise assigned personnel, conducts performance appraisals, and makes recommendations for appropriate employment action.
Ensure that staff members are well informed on district matters, as well as department policies.
Support professional growth and development for staff.
Anticipate, manage, and resolve conflict effectively by employing effective interpersonal skills.

Communication and Community Relations:

Provide optimal customer service to students, employees, parents, community members and any other stakeholders of the district.
Foster positive relationships with other departments/divisions to facilitate achievement of the district’s mission.
Demonstrate a high level of professional and personal integrity, a collaborative leadership style, and high ethical standards.
Communicate with the Board in accordance with guidelines established by the Superintendent
Identify community needs affecting the education of students in the process of staffing schools and programs.
Promote appropriate use of assigned programs to further the education of students through collaborative and effective use of school policy.

Professional Growth:

Improve leadership skills through professional development activities and impart knowledge with other professionals.
Keep abreast of current financial trends and development related to business office programs and processes
Participate in professional development activities on a continuing basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned personnel

Physical and Mental Job Requirements:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
- Maintain emotional control under stress, frequent districtwide travel, frequent prolonged working hours.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) - required:

Knowledge and understanding of all facets of public-school finance.
Advanced technical knowledge of school finance, budgeting, accounting systems, and economics
Ability to analyze and interpret data for reporting purposes and implement policy and procedures
Working knowledge of the Texas Education Code, Texas Administrative Code, and State Board and federal rules and regulations governing school district operations
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong analytic, problem-solving, and planning skills
Knowledge of strategic planning processes
Knowledge in an urban school district

Education

Master’s Degree in Business, or related field or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certification

Experience

Ten (10) years’ experience in financial management
Five (5) years in a supervisory position

Disclaimer

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The El Paso Independent School District does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information, gender stereotyping and perceived sexuality, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Inquiries concerning the application of Titles VI, VII,IX, and Section 504 may be referred to the District compliance officer, at 230 -2031; Section 504 inquiries regarding students may be referred to 504 Coordinator at 230-2856.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de El Paso no discrimina en los programas de educación o en prácticas de empleo usando el criterio de raza, color, edad, sexo, religión, origen nacional, estado civil, ciudadanía, estado militar, discapacidad, información genética, estereotipo sexual o sexualidad percibida, u otra práctica prohibida por la ley. Preguntas acerca de la aplicación del título VI, VII o IX, y la Sección 504 pueden ser referidas al oficial del distrito, al 230-2031; preguntas sobre 504 tocante a estudiantes pueden ser referidas al oficial de 504 al, 230-2856.