EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES

Puyallup School District - 3.9 Puyallup, WA Job Details 21 hours ago Qualifications Preparation of internal financial performance reports Program management Customer service Word processing Writing skills Employee relationship building School legal knowledge Driver's License Team management Employee mediation Industry knowledge of financial regulations Desktop applications Payroll Purchasing Accounting standards Productivity software Practicing budget management in an educational setting

Technical Proficiency Full Job Description JobID:

7567

Position Type:

Administrator Date Posted:

5/26/2026

Location:

Education Service Center Date Available:

UPON HIRE

Closing Date:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Posting :

AP7567

Location:

Education Service Center (ESC)

Position:

Executive Director of Business Services Hours :

8

Hours/Day Rate :

Central Management Team -

Executive Director Notes :

The Executive Director Business Services is responsible for the administration of the overall business and financial operations of the district. The Executive Director 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. 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 administration, or management; or any combination of experience and training 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.

Licenses/Special Requirements:

Valid Washington State driver's license and evidence of insurability. Criminal justice fingerprint clearance. Benefits and Wages Refer to the Central Management agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits here. 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