Director of Finance
Director of Finance
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Job Description
DISD is seeking a qualified Director of Finance for the 2025-2026 school year. Anticipated start date of August 1 2025.
Experience preferred and salary negotiable based on experience/skills.
Main portion of Job Description below (partial description):
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree in a business-related field or educational administration
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of budgeting accounting systems and payroll processing
Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting
Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and perform data analysis
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Strong organizational communication public relations and interpersonal skills
Experience:
experience in school business management or public organization
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Fiscal Management
- Assist in the preparation of the budget and development of long- and short-range objectives for the business operations of the district.
- Manage and oversee accounting operations and compliance of Federal and State Grants.
- Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Financial Accounting Manual.
- Manage and oversee accounting and compliance of the county Head Start program and the Western Red River Special Services Co-operative.
- Administer the districts budget and ensure that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely. Prepare all budget adjustments additions and deletions.
- Assist the districts independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits.
- Evaluate accounting procedures systems and controls in all district departments and recommend improvements in their design implementation and maintenance.
- Determine cash available for investment and payment of bills based on daily analysis of cash flow.
- Oversee monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts. Review reconciliations of vendor and payroll clearing accounts.
- Work with district personnel to project student enrollments staffing needs building and facilities needs energy needs capital equipment needs and other cost items for district and individual school improvement.
- Plan and conduct needs assessments for improvement of district business operations. Ensure that business operations support the districts goals and objectives and provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district.
- Assist with administration of the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
