ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF BUSINESS SERVICES AND OPERATIONS/CFO
Puyallup School District · Puyallup, WA
Job description
- Position Type:
Administrator - Date Posted:
10/22/2026 - Location:
Education Service Center - Date Available:
12/01/2026 - Closing Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - 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.
- 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.
- Valid Washington State driver's license and evidence of insurability.
- Criminal justice fingerprint clearance.
- Refer to the Central Management agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits here.
- Provide a minimum of 3 professional references from current and former supervisors, including their email addresses. Ensure these references respond promptly.
- 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 [email protected]
| ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF BUSINESS SERVICES AND OPERATIONS/CFO | JobID: 7948 |
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
Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities Required
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