Chief Financial Officer

Human Capital Enterprises; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Eugene School District 4J seeks a seasoned financial leader to serve as Chief Financial Officer, reporting to the Superintendent and guiding the district's financial planning and operations.

The CFO will lead budgeting, accounting and reporting, and work with the executive team to align financial resources with educational goals, while communicating with the Board and community.

Qualifications

• Strong financial leadership and strategic perspective
• Transparent leadership and collaboration
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, accounting and reporting.
• Oversee procurement, capital finance, internal controls and compliance.

Job description

You could be leading the financial future of one of Oregon’s leading school districts – in one of the nation’s most livable cities

Serving approximately 14,000 students in Oregon’s southern Willamette Valley, Eugene School District 4J is a large, complex school system with a long tradition of educational excellence, innovation, and community engagement. Its schools include neighborhood and alternative programs, multiple language immersion pathways, and International Baccalaureate opportunities—all within a community that places a high value on public education.

Eugene 4J is seeking an accomplished financial leader to serve as its next Chief Financial Officer. Reporting directly to the Superintendent and serving as a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO provides strategic leadership for the District’s financial and business operations and helps ensure its long-term fiscal well-being. The CFO leads financial planning and forecasting, budgeting, accounting and reporting, internal controls, procurement, capital finance, and compliance, ensuring that financial resources and decisions are aligned with the District’s educational goals and strategic priorities.

The CFO works closely with the Superintendent and executive leadership team on significant strategic and operational initiatives; leads and develops a high-performing Financial Services team; and advances modern, effective financial systems and processes with a commitment to excellent service and continuous improvement. The CFO also plays an important role in helping the Board, Budget Committee, staff, and community understand complex financial information and the implications of key financial decisions.

Eugene 4J is looking for a leader who combines strong financial expertise with strategic perspective, sound judgment, transparency, collaboration, and a commitment to service—someone who can see beyond the numbers, help leaders understand their implications, and build confidence in the decisions that follow.