Hybrid Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations at San Benito CISD

• Master’s degree in school administration, business, accounting, or other related field;
• Five years administrative or management experience; and
• Five years experience with supervisory responsibility in the fields of finance or accounting.

• 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

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

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. 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 financial condition of the district.
4. Ensure that all financial obligations of the school district (accounts payable, notes payable, bonded indebtedness, and payroll) are met on a timely basis.
5. 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.
6. Oversee the auditing program for all district funds and work cooperatively with the district’s independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits.
7. Administer the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
8. Review and recommend appropriate policies, administrative regulations, and administrative practices for the areas supervised.
9. Implement the policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and local Board policy in the areas assigned.
10. 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.
11. Select, train, evaluate, and supervise department staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
12. Develop training options and improvement plans for department staff to enhance the effectiveness of department operations.
13. Attend board meetings and make presentations when appropriate and/or requested.