Job Description

Why Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)

We come from humble beginnings — picture a one-person organization created in 1949 to advocate for excellence in public education on behalf of Texas school board members. Flash forward to today, and we have over 500 employees working together to provide 1,024 school districts with purposeful resources so they can focus on what matters most — excellent and equitable education for all 5.4 million Texas students.

We feel privileged to work alongside talented team-members who are passionate about education and enjoy learning from new and different perspectives. And our passion for education and learning doesn’t end there. Our culture has always encouraged employees to grow and become their best selves both professionally and personally through a variety of innovative and collaborative development opportunities. You’re likely beginning to see why we’ve been named by Austin Business Journal as a Top Ten Best Places to Work!

TASB offers competitive pay, rich benefits (including retirement matching of 2:1 up to 5% after one year. This means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote work options, flexible schedules, and more.

Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our mission and the educational impact being made in communities across Texas. If you consider your work exceptional and want to help drive our mission forward, keep reading!

About You

As a Division Director of Finance Compliance, you will be responsible for the budgeting, payroll, insurance, tax compliance, financial audit, daily cash management, and internal control activities for TASB and where applicable, certain affiliated entities. You will also be responsible for the accounting and reporting activities of TASB’s wholly-owned subsidiary and certain affiliated entities.

This is an onsite position with potential for a limited hybrid schedule.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Sets vision and is responsible for planning resources related to division-specific priorities
• Ensures effective solution-oriented communication with other departments in the organization, as well as with external parties
• Ensures internal controls are in place and are operating, and that procedures are documented
• Responsible for payroll functions, including approvals, confirmation of required reporting, tax remittances, and review of provider’s SOC1 annual audit
• Responsible for the annual budget and budget amendment processes, as well as interim projection updates and summaries
• Responsible for outsourced internal control reviews, as well as ongoing internal control activities and management of process maps
• Responsible for all internal financial reporting and external reporting such as IRS tax returns, 5500s, census reports, and various surveys
• Serves as technical resource to staff and management, including providing a variety of research and analysis on accounting and tax matters as needed
• Responsible for daily cash management activities and banking relationships, including selection and implementation of relevant bank products and services
• Responsible for procurement of insurance coverage including, but not limited to, property, liability, crime, and workers’ compensation, and the related administrative processes
• Responsible for the cost accounting process and cost of services analysis
• Responsible for the accounting functions and annual financial statement audit of First Public, TASB’s wholly-owned subsidiary and a registered broker/dealer
• Responsible for the accounting functions and annual financial statement audits for certain affiliated entities
• Reports financial and investment results to certain affiliated entity boards
• Product owner for TASB’s budgeting and financial reporting solution
• Evaluates, supervises, and directs the work and performance of duties of staff
• Evaluates and manages the professional development of staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills For Success

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5 years of related work experience in the financial management of an entity and in payroll and its reporting requirements.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Knowledge of accounting processes and controls with the ability to pinpoint areas of weakness.
• Skilled at using ERP and HRIS systems, and Microsoft Office products.

Collaboration & Communication

• Experienced supervisor with ability to manage people and projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, management, and professional contracts.

The TASB Difference

• Enjoy competitive pay and rich benefit offerings.
• Be part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public schoolchildren.
• Thrive in a culture that promotes bringing your whole self to work every day and emphasizes healthy boundaries and work-life balance.
• Learn and grow individually and together through frequent professional development, wellness seminars, and more.
• Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach.
• Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events and tokens of appreciation throughout the year.

Posting Notices

• The health and safety of our employees and members is our top priority.
• The Association is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an individual based on any of the following personal characteristics protected by law: race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including in relation to marital status, pregnancy, pay, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, genetics or veteran status.
• This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
• This position has supervisory responsibilities.
• Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check.