Finance Director

Barbers Hill ISD Barbers Hill Administration Building - Mont Belvieu, Texas Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Employment Days: 226 Days

Position Type: Full-Time

Primary Purpose :

Manage the District's financial operations to ensure fiscal accountability, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and effective stewardship of public funds. Provide leadership and oversight of accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, purchasing, cash management, investments, debt administration, and financial systems

Qualifications

Education/Certification :

• Bachelors Degree in accounting required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred but not required; strong public school or other government finance experience may be considered in lieu of certification.

Salary :Salary commensurate with experience

Mid-Point $121,200

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), governmental fund accounting, and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements.
• Knowledge of Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG) requirements and the Texas public school chart of accounts.
• Understanding of state and federal financial compliance requirements, including purchasing regulations, grant administration, and PEIMS/TSDS reporting.
• Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial management systems; experience with Skyward ERP preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex financial and operational data, identify trends and discrepancies, and develop effective solutions.
• Knowledge of payroll operations, position control, compensation planning, and related financial processes.
• Ability to develop and implement accounting procedures, internal controls, policies, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Strong leadership, personnel management, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or financial operations governmental accounting and public-school finance experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience with financial management and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems;
  Skyward Qmlativ experience strongly preferred.

• Assist the Chief Financial Officer in leading district financial operations and business systems, including the development of accounting procedures, internal controls, and process improvements to promote accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Manage district financial reporting and assist the CFO with budget development, monitoring, financial analysis, projections, and other financial management activities.
• Supervise, evaluate, and develop assigned Finance personnel, including the Senior Accountant, Payroll Supervisor, Purchasing Coordinator, and Budget Assistant. Provide leadership across accounting, budgeting, payroll, and procurement to promote accountability and efficient operations.
• Manage district treasury and investment activities, including cash flow planning, investment portfolio management, and liquidity monitoring to maximize investment earnings while maintaining sufficient funds for district operations, capital projects, and debt service obligations.
• Serve as the functional administrator for the district’s Skyward Qmlativ Finance/HR platform, managing system configuration, security, workflows, reporting, and data integrity. Lead system implementations, upgrades, testing, troubleshooting, and enhancements in collaboration with Technology, software vendors, and district departments.
• Lead the district’s financial year-end closing process, direct preparation of the Annual Financial Report (AFR), and coordinate the annual independent financial audit, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and timely completion.
• Supervise district payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing, effective internal controls, and compliance with applicable laws, Board policies, and district procedures.
• Oversee district procurement and purchasing operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, Board policies, and district procedures while maintaining effective internal controls.
• Develop the…