ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF BUSINESS SERVICES AND OPERATIONS/CFO

Posting: AP7948
Location: Education Service Center (ESC)
Position: Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and Operations/CFO
Hours: 8 Hours/Day
Rate: Central Management Team – Assistant Superintendent
Notes: The Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and Operations/CFO is responsible for the administration of the overall business and financial operations of the district. The Assistant Superintendent advises the Superintendent regarding fiscal management issues and plays a critical role in budget development, bargaining strategy, financial planning, and analyzing District program expenditures to ensure fiscal and budget integrity.

First review of applicants - November 6, 2026

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in educational administration or business administration or seven years increasingly responsible professional experience in business administration, education administration, public administration, or management; or any combination of experience and training provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.

Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities Required

• Knowledge of current school district accounting and payroll rules and practices.
• Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations applicable to finance, accounting, and payroll.
• Knowledge of fixed assets and purchasing procedures.
• Knowledge of state and federal statutory requirements relating to school finance and budgeting.
• Knowledge of the district's policies and procedures related to business/finance.
• Knowledge of functions, activities, and fiscal requirements of all departments and units of the district.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and mediation of conflict.
• Demonstrated skills in the effective management of people and programs.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to a variety of complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement accounting methods, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and submit written and oral reports relative to fiscal conditions of the school district in an effective manner.
• Demonstrated ability to use various business personal computer applications proficiently (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to a variety of constituents both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and deal with impatient or angry and distraught vendors, employees, and community members.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
• Demonstrated skills in promoting a strong customer service orientation.

Licenses/Special Requirements:

• Valid Washington State driver's license and evidence of insurability.
• Criminal justice fingerprint clearance.

Benefits and Wages

• Refer to the Central Management agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits here.

To Expedite Employment Processing

• Provide a minimum of 3 professional references from current and former supervisors, including their email addresses. Ensure these references respond promptly.

Additional Information for External Candidates

• Your application remains active for two years for selected positions.
• Hiring teams will review all completed applications. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.
• Update your application regularly to reflect any changes, such as meeting paraeducator requirements, new employment history or references.
• For questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at personnel@puyallupsd.org