Chief Financial Officer

Lake Washington School District - Redmond, WA; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the district's financial strategy and operations. The CFO will report to the Superintendent and serve on the Executive Cabinet, guiding long-range financial planning, risk assessment, and the financial implications of district strategies.

The role directs the Financial Services division, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial activities while aligning resources with the district's strategic priorities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.
• Eight+ years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, budgeting, or related field within a complex organization.
• Five+ years of leadership and supervisory experience over multiple financial or operational functions.
• Experience advising executive leaders and presenting to a board or comparable public decision-making group.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB standards, internal controls, budgeting, audit, and financial management.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial direction and stewardship for the district.
• Lead financial services operations to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance.
• Partner with the Superintendent and Board on long-range financial planning and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic financial planning

Board communication

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field

Job description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the District's senior executive responsible for financial strategy, stewardship, operations,
and assurance. Reporting directly to the Superintendent and serving as a key member of the Superintendent's Executive
Cabinet, the CFO advises the Superintendent and Board of Directors on the District's financial condition, long-range outlook,
risks, opportunities, and the financial implications of strategic and operational decisions.

The CFO leads the Financial Services division and is accountable for accurate, timely, transparent, and compliant financial
operations. The role aligns resources with the District's Strategic Framework and educational priorities; builds organizational
financial capacity; develops a high-performing, service-oriented team; and advances systems and practices that strengthen
fiscal sustainability, operational excellence, and public trust

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.
• At least eight years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, accounting, budgeting, business
  administration, or a related field within a complex organization.
• At least five years of successful leadership and supervisory experience with responsibility for multiple financial or
  operational functions.
• Demonstrated experience advising executive leaders and presenting complex financial matters to a board, governing
  body, or comparable public decision-making group.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, GASB standards, internal controls, budgeting, audit, and financial management.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential
  responsibilities of the position