Job Details
| Region: | 20 |
| School District/Employer: | ESC Region 20 |
| District Category/Employer: | Education Service Center, |
| Position: | , |
| Assignment Level: | |
| Job Title: | Director of Finance |
| School: | Education Service Center, Region 20 |
| Campus Description: | |
| Date Posted: | 6/10/2026 |
| Deadline: | 2026-06-26 |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | JOB SUMMARY: Lead, direct, and supervise the administration of multiple complex Financial Services responsibilities, including: Funds Management, General Ledger, Payroll, Depreciation Schedules, Building Use Calculation & Records, Indirect Cost, Grant Funds Management, Data Entry, and the Time Accounting System. Supervise assigned staff. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS/ABILITIES Knowledge • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; major in accounting, finance, or other related field required. • Valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential required. • Five years of relevant experience in a school business office or an Education Service Center business office required. • Demonstrated competency in management; formal training or demonstrated competency in supervision. • Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal funding guidelines. • Experience with compliance requirements in federal/state programs. • Experience with the Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability System Resource Guide preferred. • Working knowledge of technology with the ability to prepare spreadsheets and create documents. Skills/Abilities • Ability to develop a working knowledge of the Center’s policies and procedures. • Strong organizational and project management skills. • Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills. • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Demonstrated high level of oral and written communication and presentation skills. • Proficiency with standard functions within applications such as Microsoft 365/Google, (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software), e-mail, web browsers, and databases. • Proficiency with computers (PCs and/or MACs) to include file and desktop management and operations, and working in a cloud-based and/or networked environment. • Exceptions to these requirements will be considered based on exemplary skills, training, and record of success. PRODUCTS/OUTCOMES Accounting/General Ledger • Ensure the general ledger is balanced and that the account codes conform to the Resource Guide. • Ensure bank reconciliations are done monthly. • Serve as custodian of all accounting and payroll records. • Ensure maintenance of data and timely posting of billable hours’ Time Accounting System (TAS) to the general ledger. • Ensure all data is entered into the general ledger in a timely manner. • Supervise and assist in preparing year-end entries, close the general ledger and run the required reports for the auditors. • Provide for a sound internal control system. • Ensure policy and procedures for internal controls are followed in daily financial operations of the Center. • Work with the finance team to develop, revise, or delete procedures used in entering finance data. • Communicate needs for system improvements to the Systems Integration and Data Services team. • Ensure all budgetary and grant data is entered into the general ledger in a timely manner. • Monitor the addition of new projects and ensure budgets are assigned and input into the general ledger and budget information sheet, accurately and timely as approval is received. • Assist in month end and year end closing process. • Supervise preparation of bank reconciliations. • Supervise unclaimed property management. Funds Management • Prepare all necessary schedules, notes and other documents required for the Annual Financial and Compliance Audit Report. • Prepare and amend the Center’s official budget. • Prepare Board Agenda items for required budget changes. • Develop and maintain spreadsheets as needed for special projects. • Review and establish rates to be charged by all internal service funds including building use and indirect cost rate. • Provide technical assistance and training to ensure that Center and district staff members are informed about accounting and payroll requirements. • Assist the Chief Operations Officer of Business Operations Services with Centerwide budgets and on usage of Centerwide funds for various programs and/or projects. • Provide guidance to budget managers for developing, monitoring, and managing multiple unrelated or complex assigned budgets. • Provide guidance to budget managers for monitoring program expenditures to ensure use of funds in accordance with program guidelines and Center policies and procedures. Payroll • Ensure the payroll and all related reports are accurate and timely. • Develop, revise, or delete procedures used in entering payroll data. • Communicate needs for system improvements to Systems Integration and Data Services team for payroll. Investments • Maintain a current record of bank deposits and ensure that the bank has adequate securities pledged. • Maintain a daily cash balance and forecast cash needs to keep the maximum amount of money invested at the highest interest rates available. • Prepare investment report for the board agenda. Federal and State Requirements/Compliance • Prepare the indirect cost rate request document for submission to Texas Education Agency (TEA). • Prepare PEIMS reports and submit in timely fashion. • Prepare all federal/state financial reports in a timely and accurate manner, including monthly, quarterly and final expenditure reports as required by each grant/contract. • Monitor designated purpose budget amendments for compliance with state and federal grant regulations. • Provide prompt and courteous assistance to Center staff regarding budgets and guidelines. • Conduct annual desk reviews of sub grantees/contractors as required. • Conduct site visits, if needed, of sub grantees/contractors and document results. • Assist in development and maintenance of Center procedures for compliance with federal/state guidelines. • Communicate needs for system improvements for compliance requirements. • Test and document results of internal compliance with federal/state guidelines and Center procedures. Grant Funds Management • Review and approve Budget Change Requests (BCR) submitted by staff, insuring compliance with local policy and procedure as well as federal/state guidelines. • Prepare and maintain grants and contracts files. • Prepare closing entries for designated purpose projects/grants. |
| Qualifications: | |
| Salary Range: | $10,038 - $11,293 monthly |
| Benefits: | |
| How To Apply: | Please submit your application here: https://www.esc20.net/apps/pages/esc-employment-home |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Sarah Martinez |
| Email: | sarah.martinez@esc20.net |
| Address: | 1314 Hines Avenue |
| City: | San Antonio |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78208-1899 |
| Phone: | (210) 370-5221 |
| Fax: | (210) 370-5750 |