Houston ISD - Controller

Houston ISD
Job Details
Region
4
School District/Employer
Houston ISD
District Category/Employer
Central Office,
Position
,
Assignment Level
Area Business/Finance
Job Title
Controller
School
Campus Description
Date Posted
8/14/2025
Deadline
Until Filled
Openings
1
Commitment
Full Time
Description/Notes
JOB SUMMARY The Controller is a key member of the HISD Finance leadership team responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of the district’s financial records and reporting. This position oversees the district’s accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Controller leads teams across multiple finance units and plays a critical role in strategic financial planning, audit coordination, and policy development to ensure effective stewardship of public funds.
Qualifications
EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA license strongly preferred. Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred. WORK EXPERIENCE Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including supervisory responsibilities. Experience in public sector or school district finance preferred. Strong knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and fund accounting.
Salary Range
$190,000 - $235,000
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our careers site. See steps below. 1. Visit www.houstonisd.org/careers 2. Search the following Job ID: 29948 3. Click "apply now" *PLEASE NOTE* our application system requires a two-step completion process. Please check your email, including your spam folder, for a request to confirm personal information. For questions regarding the application process, please reach out to: Human Resources - Talent Acquisition HISDTalentAcquisition@houstonisd.org 713-556-7373 Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information
Name
Monica Sloan
Email
Monica.Sloan@houstonisd.org
Address
4400 West 18th Street
City
Houston
State
TX
Zip
77092-8501
Phone
(713) 556-7474
Fax
(713) 892-6323
Additional Information
ESC Region
ESC4
Position
Posted Date
Aug. 14, 2025