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Chief Financial Officer

Puyallup School District • Full-time • Puyallup, WA, US • 3w ago

Puyallup School District - Chief Financial Officer

Posting: AP7501

Location: Education Service Center (ESC)

Calendar: 250-Day

Rate: $213,705 - $221,701

Notes: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as the District's senior financial executive and is responsible for the overall financial strategy, stewardship, integrity, and long-term sustainability of the District. The CFO provides leadership for all business and financial operations; ensures fiscal accountability, transparency, and compliance with applicable laws and standards; and serves as the principal financial advisor to the Executive Leadership, the Superintendent, and the Board of Directors.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field required, Master's degree preferred.
Seven years of progressively responsible senior-level experience in financial or business leadership within a large, complex organization. Experience with public sector finance, audits, budgeting, debt management, and regulatory compliance is strongly preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Washington K-12 school finance.

Fundamental Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (view job description for additional information).

Knowledge:

Current school district accounting and payroll rules and practices
Federal and state rules and regulations applicable to finance, accounting, and payroll
State and federal statutory requirements relating to school finance and budgeting
District policies and regulations relating to business/finance
Washington education codes and State funding systems
School K�12 accounting principles and reporting standards (GASB preferred)
Long-range financial planning, internal controls, and audit processes
Budget development, enrollment projections, tax levies, bond financing, and capital funding

Skills:

Provide executive-level financial leadership and strategic advice
Direct enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
Analyze financial risk and develop mitigation strategies

Abilities:

Make high-impact financial decisions in a public accountability environment.
Lead and develop high-performing financial teams.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with executive leadership, Board members, auditors, regulatory agencies, and the community.

Must apply on school district website: https://www.applitrack.com/Puyallupk12/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administrator