Education CFO in Residence

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

Benefits

• 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