Executive Director of Budget and Fiscal Oversight

Job Title: Executive Director of Budget and Fiscal Oversight

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Paygrade: BU 9 Reports to: Deputy Chief of Business and Finance

Dept.: School Business Finance & Administrative Services Initiated Date: September 2025

WHO WE ARE

La Joya Independent School District (ISD) is committed to excellence for students and our community. We have a strong 100-year legacy in the Rio Grande Valley. The districts vision - Educational Excellence The Right of Every Student - conveys our urgent focus on students. Our work is rooted in five district priorities which require collaboration and deep commitment to supporting one another as we serve the community.

Customer ServiceTrust & TransparencyHigh-Quality InstructionExcellence in LeadershipIntegrity & Accountability

We are focused on ensuring every student in La Joya ISD has access to a high-quality best-fit schools as we work to improve from a B-district to an A-rated district. We serve more than 22,000 students in more than 30 schools and span six municipalities covering more than 220 square miles.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

La Joya ISD seeks a results-oriented financial leader to serve as Executive Director of Budget and Fiscal oversight. The successful candidate provides strategic leadership over the districts budget development, fiscal planning, grants compliance, and purchasing operations, and will ensure the districts budget process is rigorous, transparent, and strategically aligned to district priorities and goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, administration, and monitoring of the districts annual operating capital and grant budgets.
• Lead the development and monitoring of revenue projections across all major fund sources, including state aid, federal revenue, and local tax collections.
• Monitor and adjust revenue estimates throughout the year based on enrollment trends, average daily attendance, ADA, property tax values, and legislative changes.
• Develop financial forecasts and multi-year budget models to support enrollment-driven staffing and long-term strategic planning.
• Oversee the administration of various funding sources to optimize resource allocation and support student achievement.
• Oversee the funding and position control process to ensure that every staffing action is tied to a properly authorized budgeted position number in coordination with Human Capital and Talent Development.

Grants Compliance and Monitoring

• Oversee the full lifecycle of federal, state, and local grants, including application, budgeting, implementation, reporting, and close-out.
• Ensure strict compliance with EDGAR, TEA, and federal funding guidance.
• Track drawdowns, timelines, and allowability of expenditures across programs.
• Oversee the coordination with program leaders to align funding with student achievement goals.

Purchasing Oversight

• Oversee the overall strategy and compliance of the districts procurement operations, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local regulations, including TEC §44.031 and the TEA Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG).
• Provide guidance and monitoring of purchasing activities, including vendor management, bid solicitations, and internal controls.
• Oversee the development and coordination of RFPs, vendor relations, and cooperative purchasing strategies, ensuring alignment with budgetary goals and Board policies.

Capital and Resource Planning

• Provide financial analysis and support for capital planning, including bond programs, facility projects, and long-term investments.
• Collaborate with district leaders to ensure enrollment trends and facility needs are supported by available resources.
• Monitor and report on capital budgets to ensure funds are used responsibly and as approved by voters.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Supervise and mentor finance department staff, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and service.
• Provide training and support to campus and department leaders on budget management and financial stewardship.
• Collaborate with district and campus leaders to ensure resources are effectively allocated to support student achievement.
• Serve as a key advisor to the Deputy Chief and Chief of Business and Finance.

Other Duties

• Collaborate with others in the Division to ensure alignment across budgeting, payroll, grants, and financial reporting operations.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing, operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Personal Work Relationships

• All La Joya ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the Districts mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct, and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high-quality customer service, builds rapport, and relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others, is respectful of co-workers, communicates, and acts as a team player, promotes teamwork, responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Work Hazards: Tools, equipment used, standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse, occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying less than 15 pounds.
• Environment: Works in an office setting, may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress, works with frequent interruptions.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or related field required.
• Certification: TASBO Certified School Business Official (CSBO) certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive financial leadership, including direct responsibility for budget management and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated success in financial forecasting, compliance, and operational oversight.
• Knowledge of Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards for financial accounting, grant compliance, and purchasing regulations.
• Familiarity with TEA regulations, FASRG, and Texas Education Code (TEC) financial requirements.
• Proficiency in federal/state grants management, EDGAR, and Uniform Guidance.
• Deep understanding of school budgeting, fund accounting, and fiscal forecasting.
• Familiarity with public procurement law, e.g., TEC §44.031.
• Skill in supervising teams, managing cross-functional projects, and fostering compliance.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information for varied audiences.
• Proficiency in financial systems.