Karnes City ISD - Chief Financial Officer

Job Details

Region: 3
School District/Employer: Karnes City ISD
District Category/Employer: Central Office,
Position: Director,
Assignment Level: Area
  • Business/Finance
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer
School: Karnes City ISD
Campus Description: Karnes City ISD
Date Posted: 2/12/2021
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: 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.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Financial Management
1. 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.

2. Develop long-range and short-term objectives for districts business operations and prepare district budget. Monitor budget variances and oversee budget adjustments.

3. Act as financial advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees and keep them informed of the financial condition of the district.

4. 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.

5. Ensure that all financial obligations of the school district (accounts payable, notes payable, bonded indebtedness, and payroll) are met on a timely basis.

6. 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.

7. Oversee the auditing program for all district funds and work cooperatively with the districts independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits.

8. Administer the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.

Policies, Reports, and Law
9. Review and recommend appropriate policies, administrative regulations, and administrative practices for the areas supervised.

10. Implement the policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and local Board policy in the areas assigned.

11. 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.

12. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Personnel Management
13. Select, train, evaluate, and supervise department staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

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

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

16. The superintendent or his/her designee may assign other duties and accountabilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of business office staff, Director of Technology, Director of Maintenance, and the Director of the Child Nutrition Program.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.

Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; 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; occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside, exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or other related field
Masters degree in business, accounting, or other related field and/or 5+ years experience as school business manager

Special Knowledge/Skills:
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

Experience:
3 years administrative or management experience
3 years experience with supervisory responsibility in the fields of finance or accounting
Salary Range: $89,485-$128,773
Benefits: Insurance available through TRS ActiveCare. Employee ActiveCare Primary medical plan 100% covered by the district. Ancillary insurance elections are also available.
How To Apply: Apply online at www.kcisd.net > Our District > Employment Opportunities

Contact Person:

Name: Marisa Beaver
Email: mbeaver@kcisd.net
Address: 314 Hwy. 123
City: Karnes City
State: TX
Zip: 78118-1900
Phone: (830) 780-6205
Fax: (830) 780-3823