Financial Accountant

Job Posting Details

Position Type: Administrator

Date Posted: 4/21/2026

Location: Education Service Center

Date Available: 07/01/2026

Closing Date: 05/06/2026

Posting: AP7501

Position Information

Location: Education Service Center (ESC)

Position: Chief Financial Officer

Calendar: 250-Day

Rate: $213,705 - $221,701

Position Summary

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

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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.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Valid Washington State driver's license and evidence of insurability.
• Criminal justice fingerprint clearance.
• CPA, CGFO, or comparable professional certification preferred.

Other

• Must be eligible for bonding

Benefits and Wages

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To Expedite Employment Processing

Provide a minimum of 3 professional references from current and former supervisors, including their email addresses. Ensure these references respond promptly.

Additional Information for External Candidates

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 personnel@puyallupsd.org