Assistant Superintendent of Business Services & Operations / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Educational Sector

J&T Business Consulting; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting seeks an Assistant Superintendent of Business Services & Operations / CFO for a large United States school district in Puyallup, WA. The role combines strategic financial leadership with operational oversight to support tens of thousands of students and staff.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to the Superintendent and Board, lead long-range financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, and ensure compliance with public sector regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Educational Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Seven (7) years of professional experience in business administration, educational administration, public administration, or executive management.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Strategic financial leadership for long-range planning, budget preparation, fiscal forecasting, and resource allocation aligned with district strategic goals.
• Serve as executive lead for budget development and long-term financial stewardship.
• Act as core strategic advisor to the Superintendent and Board on financial, operational, and policy matters.
• Direct business services and operational departments to ensure efficiency, compliance, transparency, and high-quality service delivery across district facilities.
• Provide financial modeling, strategy, and analytical guidance during labor contract negotiations.
• Oversee annual audits, financial reporting, risk management, and compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Public school finance

Fund accounting

State funding models

Team leadership

Communication skills

Integrity and transparency

Education

Master’s degree in Educational Administration

MBA / MPA / Related master’s degree

Job description

Assistant Superintendent of Business Services & Operations / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Educational Sector

Puyallup, United States | Posted on 11/05/2026

We are seeking an exceptional leader to serve as Assistant Superintendent of Business Services & Operations / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) .

As a key member of the Superintendent's Cabinet, this executive leadership role goes far beyond managing budgets and financial systems. You will help shape the strategic direction of a large school district, providing leadership for financial planning, business services, operational effectiveness, and long-term organizational sustainability.

The Assistant Superintendent/CFO serves as a trusted advisor to the Superintendent and Board of Directors, leading budget development, guiding collective bargaining strategy, analyzing program investments, and ensuring strong stewardship of public resources. You will work alongside district leaders to make decisions that directly impact tens of thousands of students, staff members, and the broader community.

We are looking for a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who can balance strategic vision with operational excellence, build strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, and navigate complex financial and organizational challenges with integrity and confidence.

If you are ready to help lead a high-performing organization where financial leadership directly drives student success, we invite you to explore this leadership opportunity.

Strategic Financial Leadership: Serve as executive lead for long-range financial planning, budget preparation, fiscal forecasting, and resource allocation aligned with district strategic goals.

Cabinet & Executive Leadership: Act as a core strategic advisor to the Superintendent and Board of Directors on financial, operational, and policy matters.

Operational Oversight: Direct business services and operational departments to ensure maximum efficiency, compliance, transparency, and high-quality service delivery across all district facilities.

Collective Bargaining & Negotiation: Provide financial modeling, strategy, and analytical guidance during labor contract negotiations.

Public Stewardship & Accountability: Oversee annual audits, financial reporting, risk management, and compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate complex financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including board members, labor partners, community members, and district staff.

Qualifications & Job Requirements

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Educational Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field; OR

Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in business administration, educational administration, public administration, or executive management; OR

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Desired Knowledge & Attributes

Executive-level understanding of public school finance, fund accounting, and state funding models.

Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and build high-performing, collaborative teams.

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to foster trust and build strong community partnerships.

Proven track record of navigating complex fiscal and organizational challenges with integrity and transparency.