Job Details
| Region: | 4 |
| School District/Employer: | La Porte ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office, |
| Position: | Director, |
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| Job Title: | Director of Finance |
| School: | La Porte ISD |
| Campus Description: | |
| Date Posted: | 2/2/2026 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | PRIMARY PURPOSE: Responsible for managing treasury, accounting and accounts payable functions. This includes assisting with budget preparation, financial analysis, financial reporting, developing and implementing effective systems of accounting, accounts payable functions and maintaining financial records. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: Bachelor Degree in Accounting or business related field, with minimum of 24 hours in accounting Masters degree and TASBO (RTSBA) preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: Proficiency in financial analysis Proficiency in computer data entry, including working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing Demonstrated skills in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and accounting software programs Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Minimum Experience: Five years’ related experience in public accounting or school district accounting preferred MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Fiscal Management Keep the chief financial officer informed on the business affairs of the District Evaluate accounting procedures, systems, and controls in all district departments and recommend improvements in their design, implementation and maintenance Oversee and maintain district capital asset records and accounting entries as needed Evaluate and maintain the accounting procedures manual for the district Maintain a continuous auditing program for all funds and assist the district’s independent auditors in conducting the annual audit Develop and maintain period cash flow analysis to aid in determining cash available for investment and payment of bills Maintain the District investment portfolio Oversee preparation of monthly bank reconciliations for all district depository accounts, review reconciliations of vendor and payroll clearing accounts Prepare and/or review all general ledger account reconciliations monthly to include all funds Prepare and/or review all budget adjustments, additions, and deletions Assist in the preparation of the district budget Administer the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently Plan and conduct needs assessments for improvement of district business operations. Ensure that business operations support the district’s goals and objectives and provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district. Work with directors, principals and other school employees, assist with accounting and financial issues as requested Prepare and evaluate monthly financial statements and related budget reports Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment Perform other duties as assigned Policy, Reports, and Law Keep informed of and comply with all federal, state, and district policies and regulations concerning public education business administration and implementing new GASB standards. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required Prepare in conjunction with external auditor comprehensive annual financial report in compliance with Association of School Business Officer (ASBO) and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards Develop and review periodic, as required, financial information for submission of data to TEA Review and approve periodic, as applicable, reports for all federal or state grant funds Personnel Management Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary business operations, including determining staff development needs Train, supervise, and evaluate personnel and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignments, retention, discipline, and dismissal Provide positive reinforcement of district culture and work relationships District Relations Demonstrate active participation in business office management Demonstrate management practices that promote collegiality, teamwork, and collaborative decision making among members of the staff and leadership team Community Relations Articulate the District’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission Participate in activities that help build community support of the schools Attend board meetings SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise and evaluate the performance of accounting and accounts payable department. |
| Qualifications: | QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: Bachelor Degree in Accounting or business related field, with minimum of 24 hours in accounting Masters degree and TASBO (RTSBA) preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: Proficiency in financial analysis Proficiency in computer data entry, including working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing Demonstrated skills in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and accounting software programs Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Minimum Experience: Five years’ related experience in public accounting or school district accounting preferred |
| Salary Range: | Assignment: 12 Duty Months Pay Grade: Administrative Pay Grade 4 Minimum: $96,691 Midpoint: $116,493 |
| Benefits: | La Porte ISD contributes $400/monthly to employee only health insurance, which is $175/monthly greater than the state-required minimum contribution of $225/monthly. |
| How To Apply: | www.lpisd.org Apply online at lpisd.org, attaching a letter of interest and resume to your application. Three references must be received; one of these references must be from your current building principal or supervisor. |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Paula Jackson |
| Email: | jacksonp@lpisd.org |
| Address: | 1002 San Jacinto Street |
| City: | La Porte |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 77571 |
| Phone: | (281) 604-7039 |
| Fax: | (281) 604-7020 |