Associate Superintendent of Business and Finance

Overview

Position Purpose The Associate Superintendent of Business and Finance is a critical leadership role that directly affects the District’s ability to implement Financial Services administration successfully. The role provides leadership to support directors within the Finance division and executive leadership across the organization to develop and implement policies and procedures for coordinating and providing system leadership in support of the Chief Financial Officer.

The Associate Superintendent of Business and Finance is the chief administrator at the District level for the Office of Financial Services and is responsible for leadership and assistance with strategic and tactical execution on all accounting and finance initiatives. This includes assisting in the direction and management of multiple financial operations of the District to ensure financial compliance with all regulatory agencies and providing systems and procedures to ensure prudent management and internal control systems.

This position is responsible for directing the operations of Budget, Treasury, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Medicaid. The position works closely with Human Resources and Position Control. This position has responsibility for executive direction, supervision and review of performance, coordination of activities, and reporting results to the Chief Financial Officer, the Superintendent and other District officials for instruction and approval of matters.

The position is responsible for providing instruction and technical supervision to assigned staff on non-routine and policy matters, for ensuring the consistent implementation of Board policies and District regulations and providing leadership to achieve efficiencies and cost-efficient practices throughout the district.

Reports to:

Chief Financial Officer

Grade: 409

239 Days

Salary: $154,619 – $217,958

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Instructional Management

• Oversee the various business functions of the school district (budgeting, purchasing, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and warehousing) to ensure each supports and enhances the instructional program and support services of the school district.
• Assist in planning, preparing and administering the annual budget. This includes establishing practices which maximize budget input from teachers, principals, and other instructional staff.
• Ensure all purchasing procedures of the district are in accordance with state and federal laws and board policy, are in the best interest of the school district, and are conducted according to the highest ethical practices. Coordinate procurement schedules to ensure timely receipt of materials and services for the efficient operation of the district.
• Ensure that business operations are supportive of the instructional goals and objectives of the district and the attainment of the campus performance objectives and the District strategic plan.
• Work closely with the instructional division to evaluate the effect of expenditure policies on the effectiveness of the various instructional programs and to recommend necessary changes in processes and procedures.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• Assists the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in all areas of Financial Services administration.
• Establish a sound and efficient financial and general accounting work system for the district that complies with generally accepted accounting principles and the Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability Resource Guide.
• Establish and provide support for an efficient system for the payment of district invoices to achieve the maximum balance between timely payment and the protection of the district's investment of cash.
• Prepares and monitors a long-range financial plan for the District including the development and management of budgeting and forecasting tools and processes. Plans short and long-term strategies, objectives, and priorities for department with staff involvement.
• Keep the Chief Financial Officer informed on the business affairs of the department and district.
• Serve as the Chief Financial Officer's…