ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF BUSINESS SERVICES AND OPERATIONS/CFO

October 2026 JOB DESCRIPTION Puyallup School District Administration

Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and Operations/CFO

Purpose Statement: The Assistant Superintendent for Business Services and Operations/CFO serves as the District's Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for the administration of the District's overall business and financial operation. The Assistant Superintendent leads in partnership to support Capital Projects, Nutrition Services, Transportation, Maintenance, and Custodial Services.

The Assistant Superintendent advises the Superintendent on fiscal management, capital, operational, and support service matters and plays a critical role in budget development, bargaining strategy, financial planning, capital planning, operational planning, and the analysis of District program expenditures to ensure fiscal and budget integrity, in partnership with other District leaders.

Essential Functions Include: Responsible for annual budget development process, administration and long-range financial planning for the District, including developing, implementing, and facilitating processes for establishing baseline and comparative data, assessing needs, gathering input, analyzing options, creating scenarios, facilitating discussions, presenting drafts, soliciting feedback, presenting proposals, and getting approvals. Monitors enrollment, revenue, expenditures, fund balance, cash flow, and other financial indicators and develops forecasts and scenarios to support District decision-making. Directs and coordinates compilation, analysis, and consolidation of budget information; assures proper budgetary controls and transfer of funds to accomplish approved financial objectives; administers and directs the program of accounting for District funds. Aligns resources with District goals and priorities through budget development and management. Administers the District's financial program within Federal, State and County legal requirements and budget limitations; assures timely and accurate financial reporting; assures proper internal controls, audit documentation and records maintenance. Manages the finance and business function of the District including accounting, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue, expenditure, and internal audit systems for all funds. Monitors District staffing allocations through the budget process to ensure adequate position controls are in place. Collaborates with others to develop and seamlessly implement position control. Supports bargaining strategy through financial analysis, costing, forecasting, and evaluation of the short- and long-term financial impact of proposals. Directs the review of all business-related contracts to ensure compliance of District and legal guidelines. Prepares a wide variety of documentation (e.g. financial reports, bonds, fiscal budget, program results) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying accurate and timely information to the Superintendent, Board and other District personnel. Presents information (e.g. services, regulations, financial changes) to the Superintendent, District staff, Board and public for the purpose of conveying financial services information. October 2026 Leads and/or facilitates District committees pertaining to areas of responsibility, including levy and/or bond committees. Acts as a legislative liaison for the Superintendent. Analyzes school district related bills during the legislative session, makes recommendations for the Superintendent's communications with local legislators, and testifies during session as directed by the Superintendent. Assists the Superintendent and staff to analyze financial and educational issues and develops solutions to problems, which ultimately improves daily operations. Assists with the development of levy and bond issues by providing financial information to the Superintendent and developing processes, information and materials related to bonds and levies. Oversees and coordinates matters pertaining to bond sales and post-bond issuance requirements. Monitors financial changes (e.g. tax levies, rates) for the purpose of calculating District needs and/or impacts. Supports capital, operational, and support services to ensure they operate in an effective and efficient manner. Supports the leadership and oversight of Capital Projects and Operations and supervises and supports the planning and implementation of major capital projects and the delivery of operational services, facilities use, emergency preparedness, and other assigned functions; ensures these services are safe, effective, efficient, and responsive to the needs of schools and departments and keeps the Superintendent informed of significant cost, schedule, scope, legal, operational, or community issues. Participates in regular meetings with the Superintendent and his Cabinet Collaborates as an engaged member of the Assistant Superintendent leadership team and Superintendent's Cabinet to support all areas of district operations, advance organizational priorities, and promote a culture of partnership that honors the expertise, contributions, and shared responsibility of team members in serving students, staff, and the community. Advises the Superintendent on fiscal, business, capital, and operational matters, providing feedback and keeping the Superintendent informed. Assists in the development of business, capital, operational, and support service policies, procedures, and programs to improve efficiency and service; provide clear guidance to staff; support effective communication to the community; and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws. Establishes collaborative working relationships with school site administration and staff. Builds and sustains a positive, collaborative team culture through effective communication, active employee engagement, and strong interpersonal relationships that promote teamwork, mutual accountability, continuous improvement, morale, and a sense of belonging across the department. Serves as member of the District Leadership Team facilitating transformational work to promote academic achievement, community engagement, service to school, and an ethical and accountable organization. Performs other duties related to the above in scope and function as required and assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. Qualifications: Education and Experience: Master's degree in educational administration or business administration or seven years increasingly responsible professional experience in business administration, education administration, public October 2026 administration or management; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.

Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities Required: 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. Skills to manage personnel and services; communicate effectively; apply financial codes, policies and regulations; prepare financial plans and develop district budgets; analyze financial data; prepare cost benefit analysis; problem solve.

Knowledge of Washington education codes, state funding system; basic budget and accounting practices; District policies; financial systems and related terminology; enrollment projection methods; tax law for schools/business; contract requirements and specifications.

Abilities to sit for prolonged periods; interpret financial reports and documents; maintain and verify completeness of records; meet schedule and deadlines; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; communicate with a variety of people, including financial experts; explain financial issues to parents and public; motivate others. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation.

Licenses, Certification, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Washington State driver's license and evidence of insurability; Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

Other: Must be bondable.