Job Details
| Region: | 11 |
| School District/Employer: | Lake Worth ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office, |
| Position: | , |
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| Job Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
| School: | Lake Worth ISD |
| Campus Description: | Lake Worth ISD serves a diverse and fast-growing community, and while keeping pace with the ever-changing landscape the district holds true to its history of excellence. The District serves more than 3,500 students in Tarrant County. With one Early Learning Academy, three Elementary Schools, one Middle School, and one High School, Lake Worth ISD enjoys a diverse student population and strong community partnerships. Lake Worth ISD employs more than 500 staff members. Everything Lake Worth ISD employees do is focused on providing an exceptional educational experience for students whether it be teaching in the classroom, maintaining the facilities our students use or offering support and guidance for students and staff alike. Under the leadership of the superintendent and the Board of Education, the District is undergoing a series of initiatives that will redesign, transform, and revitalize Lake Worth Schools. |
| Date Posted: | 9/20/2023 |
| 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: 1. Provide organizational leadership to assigned departments as directed by the superintendent. 2. 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. 3. Develop long-range and short-term objectives for districts business operations and prepare district budget. Monitor budget variances and oversee budget adjustments. 4. Act as financial advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees and keep them informed of the financial condition of the district. 5. 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. 6. Ensure that all financial obligations of the school district (accounts payable, notes payable, bonded indebtedness, and payroll) are met on a timely basis. 7. 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. 8. Oversee the auditing program for all district funds and work cooperatively with the districts independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits. 9. Administer the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently. Policy, Reports, and Law 10. Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of business. 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. Evaluate all federal legislation, projects, and programs for grant, entitlement, and allocation opportunities relevant to the needs of the district. 13. Inform superintendent or other administration of the effects of current and impending legislation. 14. Participate in the drafting of project proposals and reports, including the writing and development of program goals, objectives, and budget for federal/special funding of programs. 15. Evaluate all requests for projects and programs requiring federal/special money. 16. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the federal/special programs and implement changes based on the findings. 17. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Other 18. Attend board meetings regularly and make presentations to the board. 19. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws regarding human resources management and development. Stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the district. 20. Select, train, evaluate, and supervise department staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. 21. Facilitate communication and collaboration among assigned department personnel, district personnel, and campus administrators to enhance service delivery, program development, and customer satisfaction. 22. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of personnel in the Business department and other assigned departments. |
| Qualifications: | Qualifications: Education/Certification Bachelors degree in Business related field Certified Public Accountant or MBA strongly preferred Experience in school financial accounting and fiscal analysis required Extensive knowledge in using financial management and data processing software applications including productivity and presentation software programs Excellent organizational skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Effective interpersonal skills Effective leadership skills TASBO certification strongly preferred Special Knowledge/Skills Advanced technical knowledge of school finance, budgeting, accounting systems, and economics Skyward software experience preferred Knowledge of public school child nutrition service requirements, regulations and operations Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and do word processing Ability to implement policy and procedures Ability to interpret data Ability to manage budget and personnel Ability to coordinate district functions Experience Minimum five years experience in public school business management preferred |
| Salary Range: | $127,943 - $152,313 (Midpoint) |
| Benefits: | Medical Insurance Plans are available from TRS ActiveCare the district contributes $275.00 per month for each employee enrolled. Employer Paid Life Insurance A $50,000 policy is offered at all employees at no cost through OneAmerica Insurance. Employer Paid Telehealth MDLive provides 24/7/365 access to board certified doctors via telephone or video consultation at no charge for you and your dependents. Employee Assistance Program OneAmerica provides support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues, confidential and provided at no charge for you and your dependents. 403(b) Retirement Plan Tax-Deferred growth, investment options, flexibility: start, stop, and adjust your contributions throughout the year. Perfect Attendance Stipend Incentive of $ 500.00 per semester for Campus Employees Referral Incentive Stipend LWISD Employee may receive up to $500 per referral |
| How To Apply: | Please go to the Lake Worth ISD "Careers" webpage and click on Administrator Positions. A committee will be pulling applications and resumes from this online resource to determine candidates for interviews. https://www.lwisd.org/departments1/human-resources/careers |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Joel Brent McClain |
| Email: | jmcclain@lwisd.org |
| Address: | 6805 Telephone Road |
| City: | Lake Worth |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 76135-2899 |
| Phone: | 18173064200 |
| Fax: | (817) 237-5131 |