Job Details
| Region: | 4 |
| School District/Employer: | Hitchcock ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office, |
| Position: | , |
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| Job Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
| School: | Hitchcock Independent School District |
| Campus Description: | HISD is a small community located 15 miles north of Galveston and 40 miles south of downtown Houston. The Hitchcock Independent School District is located within Galveston County. It has four campuses in addition to Kids First Head Start. The enrollment is approximately 1,680 students in grades Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. This student population is 38% African American, 36.3% Hispanic, 21.2% White and 3.7% multiracial. There is an overall rate of 82.8% for Economically Disadvantaged. |
| Date Posted: | 10/27/2026 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Primary Purpose: Manage the operation of all financial and business affairs of the District. Serve as the primary financial adviser to the Superintendent. |
| Qualifications: | Qualifications Education/ Certification • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (preferred) • Certified Public Accountant (preferred) • TASBO certification (preferred) Special Knowledge/Skills: • Strong planning and organizational management skills • Strong communication, public relations and interpersonal skills • Thorough knowledge of business operations including: o Budgeting o Finance o Accounting o Payroll o Tax collection o Purchasing and inventory control • Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting • Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets and perform data analysis • Ability to interpret financial policy, procedures and data • Ability to coordinate District financial functions Experience: • Five years financial experience. Public/private education experience preferred Major Responsibilities and Duties Fiscal Management 1. Keep the Superintendent informed on the business affairs of the District. 2. Evaluate accounting procedures, systems, and controls in all District departments/campuses and recommend improvements in their design, implementation, and maintenance to the Superintendent. 3. Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Resource Guide and Financial Accounting Manual. 4. Develop period cash flow analysis to aid in determining cash available for investment and payment of bills. 5. Maintain the district investment portfolio. 6. Approve applicable purchase orders in Skyward and check requests and maintain control of budget by verifying availability of funds. 7. Oversee the preparation and adoption of the annual budget and the development of long- and short-range objectives for the business operations of the District. Reviews revenue projections periodically and adjusts budget accordingly. 8. Work with Superintendent, as needed, to project student enrollments, staffing needs, building and facilities needs, energy needs, capital equipment needs, and other cost items for District and individual school improvement. 9. Provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district. 10. Ensure that business operations support the District’s goals and objectives. Policy, Reports, and Law 11. Implement policies established by federal law, state law, and local board policy in area of business operations. 12. Evaluate monthly financial statements and related budget reports. Purchasing and Inventory 13. Receive and open bids; tabulate results and prepare written recommendations. Personnel Management 14. Recruit, train, and supervise personnel and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal to the Superintendent. Other 15. Other duties as assigned by Superintendent. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise and evaluate the performance of Financial Office personnel, as directed by the Superintendent. Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional District and state-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Ability to lift 25 pounds. ________________________________________ The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. |
| Salary Range: | $90,000 to $125,001 |
| Benefits: | |
| How To Apply: | Apply online at www.hitchcockisd.org |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Patrick Faour |
| Email: | pfaour@hitchcockisd.org |
| Address: | 7801 Neville |
| City: | Hitchcock |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 77563-1742 |
| Phone: | (281) 989-5997 |
| Fax: | (409) 986-5141 |