Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/CFO

Job Title: Asst. Supt. for Business Services/CFO

Wage Status: Exempt

Reports To: Superintendent

Pay Grade: A13

Days: 226

Dept/School: Bryan ISD Administration

Date Revised: 2/2025

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or other related field

• Certified Public Accountant preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of school finance, budgeting, and accounting systems

• Knowledge of information/data processing systems and financial applications

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Standards

• Knowledge of information/data processing systems and financial applications to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and present data

• 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:

• Experience with supervisory responsibility in the fields of finance or accounting

• Experience in school district financial accounting preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties: Financial Management

• 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. Bryan ISD is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex marital or veteran status, medical condition, or disability, or any other legally protected reason.

• Develop long-range and short-term objectives for district’s business operations and prepare district budget. Monitor budget variances and oversee budget adjustments.

• Act as financial advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees and keep them informed of the financial condition of the district.

• 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.

• Ensure that all financial obligations of the school district (accounts payable, notes payable, bonded indebtedness, and payroll) are met on a timely basis.

• 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.

• Oversee the auditing program for all district funds and work cooperatively with the district’s independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits.

• Administer the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.

• Work with district personnel to project student enrollment, staffing needs, salary and benefits, facility needs, energy needs, and capital expenditures.

• Monitor district debt and future payments in order to advise the Superintendent and Trustees on the tax effort required and plan for the funding of future facility needs. Policies, Reports, and Law

• Review and recommend appropriate policies, administrative regulations, and administrative practices for the areas supervised.

• Implement the policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and local Board policy in the areas assigned.

• 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.

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervision of assigned departments and or staff Personnel Management

• Select, train, evaluate, and supervise department staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

• Develop and ensure ongoing professional development for Finance Department staff regarding generally accepted accounting practices and TEA financial regulations. Bryan ISD is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex marital or veteran status, medical condition, or disability, or any other legally protected reason. Other

• Attend board meetings and make presentations when appropriate and/or requested.

• Other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Ability to think clearly in stressful situations; a high stress tolerance required. Frequent prolonged and irregular hours. High physical stamina necessary and ability to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $113,597.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Public Accountant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $113,597 - $170,000