Job Description

Education CFO in Residence

Why Texas Association of School Boards

Established in 1949, TASB has grown alongside Texas to meet the evolving needs of the school boards it serves.

Today, 500 employees work together to promote educational excellence for Texas public schoolchildren. TASB offers high-quality services that help 1,023 school districts operate more efficiently and effectively in serving more than 5.5 million public school students statewide.

We feel privileged to work alongside talented team members who are passionate about putting people first and empowering local school district leaders. The TASB team is adaptable and responsive to the needs of our members.

Our culture is reflected in TASB Together, which guides the way we work and encourages employees to learn, grow, and contribute in alignment with our TASB Mission:

The Texas Association of School Boards promotes educational excellence for Texas schoolchildren through the advancement of good governance, valuable learning experience for school leaders, and public school advocacy. We also provide high-quality services and programs to school districts – helping them operate more efficiently and effectively

As part of its commitment to employee growth and development, TASB offers competitive pay and rich benefits, including a 2:1 match of retirement contributions up to 5% after one year, (which means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote and hybrid work options for certain roles, flexible schedules, and more.

Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our commitment to supporting school boards and championing public education across Texas. If you consider your work exceptional and share the values that help TASB support school boards, keep reading!

About You

Working with our Governmental Relations (GR) team, the TASB Senior School Finance Advisor will analyze school finance legislation and policy and advise on potential funding and operational expense implications for districts. You will also serve as the Association’s in-house expert on Texas public school finance – providing strategic, cross-functional support to serve areas across TASB and externally representing the Association and our members on issues related to school finance.

Full-time preferred but a part-time schedule may be considered for the right candidate.

A Typical Day

Legislative & Policy Advisory (Government Relations)

Analyze proposed and enacted legislation related to school finance, taxation, budgeting, and funding formulas
Advise Government Relations staff on the fiscal and operational implications of school finance proposals
Participate in meetings with lawmakers and legislative staff on complex school finance issues, as appropriate
Assist in the development of bill analyses, policy briefs, and post-session summaries

Implementation Guidance

Serve as a technical advisor to Legal Services and HR Services on post-session bill analysis and implementation resources
Translate statutory and regulatory changes into practical, district-facing guidance related to school finance
Review finance-related legal resources for technical accuracy and clarity

Communications & Content Development

Partner with Communications to develop clear, accessible materials on school finance topics
Translate complex financial concepts into plain language for trustees, policymakers, and public audiences
Provide subject-matter review for finance-related communications materials

Training & Board Development

Collaborate with Board Development Services to design trustee training on school finance, budgeting, and fiscal oversight
Assist in the development of curricula, presentation materials, and facilitator guides to support train-the-trainer delivery models
Train TASB staff and presenters to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of school finance content

Skills For Success

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Extensive experience in Texas public school finance (e.g., former district CFO, deputy superintendent for finance, or equivalent)
Experience working with or presenting to school boards or senior district leadership preferred
Experience engaging with legislators or legislative staff preferred
Experience developing training materials or delivering adult education preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Deep knowledge of Texas school finance formulas, budgeting practices, and fiscal operations
Strong ability to analyze legislation and policy and communicate impacts clearly
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with Texas legislative and regulatory processes preferred
Strong competencies in school finance policy expertise
Strategic analysis and applied problem-solving
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Ability to communicate clearly and translate complex concepts
Credibility with trustees, district leaders, and policymakers

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

Salary commensurate with experience.
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.
Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check.

About Texas Association of School Boards

We're a nonprofit, nonpartisan, education association that serves Texas school boards — the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state.

The Texas Association of School Boards is a voluntary, nonprofit, nonpartisan, statewide educational association established in 1949 to serve local Texas school boards — the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state with more than 7,000 school board trustees.

Our mission is to promote educational excellence for Texas public schoolchildren through advocacy, visionary leadership, and high-quality services to school districts.

TASB has 75 years of experience with Texas public schools and provides assistance in all areas of public-school governance and operation with high-quality solutions and services designed to support the critical work of educating the millions of public schoolchildren in our state.

For decades, nearly all school boards in Texas have been active members of TASB — giving us the opportunity to coalesce and amplify school trustees’ voices across the state. Our longstanding membership rate is the result of keeping the needs of school boards — and their districts — at the heart of everything we do.

The initial focuses of TASB — advocacy, training, and information resources — are as important today as they were in the beginning. And as schools have had to respond to inevitable challenges, so has TASB responded with innovative solutions and services that seek to minimize the operational burdens of government and keep taxpayer resources for the benefit of local schools and their communities. Besides legal, policy, and human resources support, member school boards have access to risk management services, investment and insurance assistance, a purchasing cooperative, an energy cooperative, facility services, special population consulting, and more.

Industry

Government & Public Safety

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Year Founded

1949

Website

tasb.org

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