Chief Financial Officer

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. 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.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master's degree in business, accounting, or other related field

Certified Public Account (CPA) preferred

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:

5 years administrative or management experience

5 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 district's business operations and prepare district budget for approval by the Board. 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 current and projected financial condition of the district. Recommend compensation/raise package to keep the District in line with the competitive job market.
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 and collections of the school district (accounts payable, notes payable, bonded indebtedness, payroll, tax receipts, state/federal fundings and other revenues) are paid and recorded 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. Ensure adherence to prescribed policy/procedures and applicable compliance requirements.
7. Oversee the auditing program for all district funds and work cooperatively with the district's independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits. Ensure annual audits are completed and filed as per TEA timeline.
8. Administer the School District budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently. 

Policies, Reports, and Law

1. Review and recommend appropriate policies, administrative regulations, and administrative practices for the areas supervised.
2. Implement the policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and local Board policy in the areas assigned.
3. 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.
4. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Personnel Management

1. Select, train, evaluate, and supervise department staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
2. Develop training options and improvement plans for department staff to enhance the effectiveness of department operations.

Other

1. Attend board meetings and make presentations when appropriate and/or requested.
2. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of finance/accounting/payroll/tax office staff.

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

*Minimum Salary $140,982
*Salary is commensurate with experience
*Works 226 Days
*This is an in-person role and does not offer remote work options
Sheldon ISD will accept applications for this position through 07/09/2026. After this date, applicants can continue to submit applications in case the district was unable to find a suitable candidate. If the district was unable to find a suitable candidate from the initial applications, applications submitted after 07/09/2026 will be reviewed in five-day increments until a viable candidate is recommended for hire.