Chief Financial Officer

Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (TX) - Grapevine, TX

Full-time - Executive

Grapevine, TX

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for oversight of all financial and business affairs of the district. This role provides leadership for the district's financial services activity to ensure legally sound and effective management practices. The CFO will direct and monitor the management and investment of all district funds, ensuring they are adequately protected. Additionally, the CFO serves as the chief financial advisor and budget advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees.

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 the district's business operations and prepare the 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 and supervise the investment of all available funds.
• Ensure that all financial obligations of the school district are met on a timely basis.
• Implement and maintain internal control procedures to ensure the safeguarding of assets and reliability of accounting data.
• Oversee the auditing program for all district funds and work cooperatively with auditors.
• Administer the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost-effective.
• Review and recommend appropriate policies, administrative regulations, and practices.
• Compile, maintain and file all required reports and documents.
• Select, train, evaluate, and supervise department staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or other related field.
• 5 years of administrative or management experience.
• 8 years experience with supervisory responsibility in finance or accounting.
• 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.