Deputy Chief of Business and Finance

Overview

Job Title: Deputy Chief of Business and Finance

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt BU10

Reports to: Chief of Business, Finance and Administrative Services

Dept./School: Business, Finance & Administrative Services

Initiated Date: September 2025

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WHO ARE WE

La Joya Independent School District (LJISD) is committed to the success of every student and staff member. With a century-long tradition of excellence in the Rio Grande Valley, we are proud to serve over 22,000 students across more than 30 campuses. Our mission—Educational Excellence:
The Right of Every Student—drives our work every day.

We are grounded in five district priorities:

• Excellence in Leadership
• Empowered Graduates
• Thriving Students
• Community Trust, Unity, and Partnership
• Operational Excellence and Financial Stability

We believe that attracting, developing, and retaining high-quality talent is essential to student success.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

La Joya ISD seeks a strategic and equity-driven financial leader to serve as Deputy Chief of Business and Finance as the district’s second-in-command for financial operations, providing executive leadership for budget, accounting, risk management, and internal controls. Reporting directly to the Chief of Business and Finance, the Deputy Chief ensures operational excellence, transparency, and fiscal stewardship across critical business systems.

This role is responsible for strengthening compliance, guiding long-term financial planning, and supporting execution of the district’s strategic priorities through data-informed resource allocation.

We are looking for someone who:

• Brings deep expertise in Texas public school finance and can anticipate shifts in enrollment, state funding, and local tax dynamics.
• Has a proven record of aligning financial practices to a district’s mission and strategic plan while maintaining accountability and transparency.
• Is a strong communicator who can translate complex financial data into clear insights for the Superintendent, Cabinet, Board, and community.
• Demonstrates uncompromising integrity in managing public funds.
• Builds capacity across the business and finance team, mentors leaders, and establishes a culture of service and accountability.
• Has the courage to lead systems change and the discipline to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements.
• Has a deep appreciation for the community, culture, and values of La Joya ISD and is committed to elevating the district as a state and national model for financial stewardship and innovation.

WHY LA JOYA ISD

La Joya Independent School District is more than a workplace—it’s a community grounded in pride, tradition, and purpose. Located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, La Joya ISD serves over 22,000 students across 30 campuses, with a steadfast commitment to Educational Excellence:
The Right of Every Student.

We are a district on the move—recognized across the state for our innovation in instructional leadership, nationally designated dual language programs, and award-winning extracurricular and athletic achievements. La Joya ISD continues to lead in progressive initiatives such as:

• Strategic use of financial forecasting, enrollment analysis, and budget modeling to anticipate challenges and support long-range planning.
• Streamlined business services that prioritize customer service, efficiency, and accuracy across budget, purchasing, and grants management.
• Ongoing commitment to strengthening internal controls, ensuring compliance, and protecting district assets.
• Community-centered leadership that listens to stakeholders and reflects the culture, values, and aspirations of our families and staff

As an anchor institution in the Rio Grande Valley, La Joya ISD offers leaders the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' lives while helping shape the future of public education in Texas.

This is a place where high expectations meet strong support—and where transformational leaders thrive.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Certification
• Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or related field (required).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or TASBO Registered Texas School…