Job Details
| Region: | 17 |
| School District/Employer: | Lamesa ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office, |
| Position: | Assistant Superintendent, |
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| Job Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
| School: | Lamesa ISD |
| Campus Description: | Lamesa ISD is a 3A district serving approximately 1400 students across 4 campuses in Lamesa, Texas which is approximately 50 miles south of Lubbock, Texas. |
| Date Posted: | 7/29/2026 |
| 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 district’s financial services activity to ensure legally sound and effective management practices. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Lamesa ISD provides strategic leadership and oversight for the district’s financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability. This role is responsible for managing the district’s budget, financial planning, accounting, payroll, procurement, and compliance with state and federal regulations. The CFO is responsible for oversight of all financial and business affairs of the district’s financial services activity to ensure legally sound and effective management practices. The CFO works collaboratively with the Superintendent, Board of Trustees, and district leadership to align financial resources with the district’s mission, goals, and educational priorities. By maintaining sound financial practices and providing accurate reporting, the CFO supports the district’s commitment to academic excellence and operational efficiency. |
| Qualifications: | Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or other related field 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: 4 years administrative or management experience 2 years experience with supervisory responsibility in the fields of finance or accounting 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 the district's business operations and prepare the 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 district’s 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 district’s 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. Supervisory Responsibilities: *Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of the business manager, risk manager, payroll supervisor, and department administrative assistant. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: *Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals *Posture: Prolonged sitting; 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 (less than 15 pounds) *Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel *Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress |
| Salary Range: | Pay grade AP 9 and 217 days Minimum $88,998-$128,069 Maximum |
| Benefits: | Same as all district employee benefits |
| How To Apply: | This posting is for visibility purposes. To be considered, please submit an official application through the www.LamesaISD.net Employment Careers Page or click the link: https://skyward.iscorp.com/p12finlamesaisdtx/web/rappljoblst484.w |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Bonnie Avey |
| Email: | bavey@lamesa.esc17.net |
| Address: | P.O. Box 261 |
| City: | Lamesa |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 79331-0261 |
| Phone: | (806) 438-5942 |
| Fax: | (806) 872-6220 |