District Treasurer

About the role

The District Treasurer will administer the fiscal affairs efficiently, expeditiously and to the ultimate benefit of each student enrolled through the maximization of the return of the District’s liquid assets. This position is accountable for all cash and treasury aspects of the District, including investments and the debt service fund management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cash and investment balances daily and request transfers of funds between investment pools and cash accounts.
• Ensure compliance with the Investment Strategy and request and recommend investment purchases.
• Act as a liaison with depository banks, pools and brokers to enhance the District’s banking and investment functions.
• Work on depository bids, set up new accounts and troubleshoot any issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Financial Advisor, Bond Counsel and Underwriters to assist the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with all debt issuances and debt issuance compliance.
• Assist the CFO with selection of underwriter syndicate for all debt issuances.
• Collaborate with Design & Construction, Purchasing, Accounting, Budget and other departments to ensure accuracy of cash‑flow forecasts.
• Work to maximize investment returns while maintaining safety, liquidity and compliance with investment policy and strategies.
• Monitor and reconcile investment purchases, maturities, interest payments and collateral amounts.
• Prepare monthly and yearly cash‑flow statements for various funds and investment reports.
• Implement, manage and monitor the District’s commercial paper program.
• Review cash‑management processes and procedures and recommend changes to streamline or increase internal controls.
• Review PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance and set up and maintain the credit‑card processor account.
• Assist with external and internal audits, including preparation of the annual report.
• Prepare board documents for Investment Strategy and broker approvals, obtaining all necessary information from brokers.
• Handle cash needs for debt‑closing transactions and ensure all debt payments are made on a timely basis.
• Assist with review of data for PEIMS submission.
• Maintain Excel spreadsheets for various finance functions.
• Supervise assigned staff and complete yearly evaluations.
• Perform test upgrades of the credit‑card processor system, investment software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or management.
• Minimum of 5 years of school‑district, government, or industry experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of investing experience.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Accounting software preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, databases and other personal‑computer software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of TEA’s Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG) and GASB pronouncements preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The work environment includes classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying items weighing less than 40 pounds (e.g., books, papers, presentation materials). Employees regularly use their hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. The role may involve prolonged or irregular hours and requires maintaining emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• The position requires repetitive hand motions and prolonged computer use.
• Some assignments are subject to strict time constraints and associated stress.
• Daily attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Tasks involve maintaining security of funds at all times and confidentiality of information.

Location

Primary Location: Texas – Sugar Land
Work Location: Administration Building