Strategic School District CFO & Operations Leader

J&T Business Consulting; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Service Center in Puyallup, WA, seeks an Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and Operations / CFO to guide the district’s financial future. You will oversee accounting, payroll, budgeting, and procurement, serving as a principal advisor to the Superintendent on fiscal strategy and program expenditure analysis.

Strong leadership, deep knowledge of school finance regulations, and a track record in budget development and bargaining support are essential to ensure fiscal

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Educational Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in business/educational/public administration or related management roles.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee district business, accounting, payroll, and financial operations.
• Advise the Superintendent on fiscal management, long-range planning, and budget integrity.
• Lead development, monitoring, and administration of the district budget.
• Analyze district program expenditures for fiscal compliance and cost-efficiency.
• Provide strategic input and fiscal oversight during bargaining and negotiations.
• Oversee procurement, fixed assets, and purchasing procedures.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local requirements related to school finance, accounting, and payroll.
• Maintain knowledge of district-wide fiscal requirements across departments.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Customer service mindset

Education

Master’s degree in Educational Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field

7+ years of related experience

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word processing

Presentation software

Job description

The Education Service Center in Puyallup, WA, seeks an Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and Operations / CFO to guide the district’s financial future. You will oversee accounting, payroll, budgeting, and procurement, serving as a principal advisor to the Superintendent on fiscal strategy and program expenditure analysis.

Strong leadership, deep knowledge of school finance regulations, and a track record in budget development and bargaining support are essential to ensure fiscal