CISD: Chief Financial Officer, PID#1738

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Superintendent of Schools Pay Grade: APPG: 10(24/25:$579.87 - $784.53)

(Commensurate with Years of Experience)

Dept./School: Finance Department/Admin Date Revised: 05/29/18:12/16/20 :07/01/25

Report Date: July 1 2025 Days to Work: 226/12 Months

In-House applicants must complete the online internal application process in TalentEd

All substitutes for Crosby ISD if applying for a full time job MUST complete an

External Application

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for oversight of all financial and business affairs of the district. Provide leadership for the districts financial services activity to ensure legally sound and effective management practices. Direct and monitor the management and investment of all district funds and ensure they are adequately protected. Serve as chief financial advisor and budget advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees. Assume supervisory responsibilities over the maintenance department and the child nutrition department.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelors degree in business accounting or other related field

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Advanced knowledge of school finance budgeting accounting systems and economics

Working 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

Experience:

Five years experience in school business management preferably in a leadership role such as CFO or Business Manager

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Financial Management

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 districts 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 districts 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 districts 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.

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.

Policies Reports and Law

Review and recommend appropriate policies administrative regulations and administrative practices for the areas supervised.

Implement the policies established by federal and state laws State Board of Education rule and local Board policy in the

areas assigned.

Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required including preparing

and evaluating monthly financial statements and related budget reports preparing quarterly and final reports for all

federal funds and grants developing semi-annual financial information for submission of data to TEA and preparing and

publishing comprehensive annual financial report in compliance with Association of School Business Officer (ASBO)

standards.

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Purchasing and Inventory

Maintain accurate and current inventory records of the districts fixed and movable assets and oversee maintenance of a

timely replacement cost-asset listing for insurance purposes. Organize and conduct sales to dispose of surplus and salvage

equipment.

Oversee the preparation of bids and bid specifications. Receive and analyze bid proposals and prepare written

recommendations.

Personnel Management

Select train evaluate and supervise department staff and make recommendations relative to assignment retention

discipline and dismissal.

Develop training options and improvement plans for department staff to enhance the effectiveness of department operations.

Review and revise business department job descriptions.

Other

Attend board meetings and make presentations when appropriate and/or requested.

Provide leadership and administrative support for district departments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise evaluate and recommend the hiring and firing of the business office staff. Supervise evaluate and recommend

the hiring and firing of the maintenance director and child nutrition director.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

*To meet the executive exemption test the primary duty must be management and the employee must supervise at least two full-time employees.

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 Crosby Independent School District - in compliance with the Title VII American Disability Act Age Discrimination in Employment Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other statues- seeks to provide equal opportunity without regard to race color religion national origin sex age marital or veteran status the presence of a medical condition disability or any other legally protected status. This policy extends to the employment and all programs and activities conducted by the district. For Further information Contact the Office of the Superintendent Crosby Independent School District 14670 FM2100 Crosby Texas77532.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

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