Description
Puget Sound Educational School District seeks a highly qualified Accounting Director to join our team and lead the preparation of financial statements for the Agency; provide financial information, guidance, and recommendations to department administrations; ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standard Board (GASB), Government Finance Officers’ Association (GFOA), federal, state, and PSESD policies and procedures.
PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington’s K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about PSESD, visit www.psesd.org/about-psesd.
This position reports to the Director of Business Services.
Open until filled, for best consideration, submit a complete application Monday, September 1st, 2025. In-person interviews are tentatively scheduled for Friday, September 19th, 2025.
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Essential Functions
Analyzes a wide variety of financial information for the purpose of preparing financial statements, identifying irregularities, recommending controls, reporting for Board, and conforming to established financial practices and regulatory requirements.
Assists external agency personnel (e.g. external auditors, grant representatives, regulatory agency personnel, etc.) for the purpose of serving as liaison for the district in providing requested information and general support to the performance of their duties.
Compiles statistical and financial data for the purpose of providing third-party reporting and providing financial summaries to other personnel, and/or ensuring compliance with established regulations.
Develops reporting processes and procedure for the purpose of maintaining the efficient flow of financial processes.
Embodies the principles and practices that form our culture and commitment to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization for the purpose of meeting the Agency’s END: Success for Each Child and Eliminating the Opportunity Gap by Leading with Racial Equity.
Maintains a variety of manual and electronic fiscal information for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
Manages accounting records for the purpose of producing the Agency's financial statement.
Monitors and reconciles cash flow and account balances for the purpose of verifying accuracy of information, maintaining accurate balances and complying with accounting practices.
Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. annual budgets, financial statements, reports for the Board,
Superintendent, department administrators, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues, meeting compliance requirements, and/or providing supporting materials for requested actions.
Provides technical expertise and direction to staff and administration (e.g. trust and casualty accounting, etc.) for the purpose of conveying information and ensuring compliance with established policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.
Provides recommendations on a range of issues (e.g. financial procedures, regulatory requirements, actions involving outside agencies, interdepartmental needs, etc.) for the purpose of identifying appropriate actions, supporting other staff, and serving as the district representative.
Recommends accounting procedures for the purpose of providing internal financial controls throughout
the organization and ensuring quality control and compliance with General Accepted Accounting
Principal (GAAP).
Researches a variety of topics and GASB updates for the purpose of evaluating compliance requirements and potential implications on district operations.
Responds to a wide variety of inquires of staff, district personnel, other professional organizations, etc. (e.g. accounting guidelines, expenditure status, grant guidelines, etc.) for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information, and/or referring to appropriate personnel.
Supervises personnel (e.g. provide coaching and consultation on technical issues, adaptive challenges, personnel matters, strategic opportunities, career goals, professional development, job performance, etc.) for the purpose of advancing the development of effective leaders and high performing teams and
achieving agency and departmental objectives.
Other Functions
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Requirements
Job-Specific Competencies
ACCURACY AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL: Ensures work is thoughtfully completed, accurate, and error free to the highest degree possible.
INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY: Generates unique methods, ideas, insights, and connections that challenge the status quo to expand possibilities.
PLANNING, ORGANIZATION, AND PRIORITIZATION: Assesses the work to be performed, and considers how it should be organized and accomplished, with appropriate priorities and realistic time parameters.
RECORDKEEPING AND DOCUMENTATION: Gathers, organizes, and maintains records, following confidential information and security protocols as needed. Accurately documents relevant/essential actions, processes, and practices.
DATA GATHERING, ANALYSIS AND SHARING: Collects, examines and synthesizes information from a variety of stakeholders and sources in a transparent manner that reflects best practices. Shares data in a thoughtful and responsible way in an effort to inform, understand issues, or enable decision making.
ANTIRACIST LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
CULTURAL PROFICIENCY: Articulates and applies historical context of racism and understands the current reality of students and communities of color in order to support racial equity. Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting equity and inclusion, and serves as an advocate with colleagues, partners, and communities to meet the Agency's End and goal of becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization in support of eliminating the opportunity gap.
RACIAL EQUITY ADVOCATE: Recognizes, supports, and engages in dismantling institutional racism. Partners with and is accountable to those with whom we are in a transformational relationship, including children, families, and communities of color.
RACIAL EQUITY MINDSET: Demonstrates awareness of biases, internalized racial superiority and oppression. Leads with a racial equity lens and actively uses the racial equity tool in meaningful ways.
TRANSFORMATIONAL VALUES: Contributes to valuable and positive, antiracist transformation in individuals, organizations, and social systems in an effort to actively progress across the antiracist multicultural institution continuum. Is able to foster a sense of community and shared purpose via collaboration and cooperation with others inside and outside PSESD. Embodies the principles and practices that form the Agency’s culture. Operates from an abundance mentality that recognizes opportunities, and is optimistic and realistic about the future.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, educational leadership, public administration, social sciences, business administration, or a related field.
Three (3) years of progressively responsible, job-related experience in project coordination, systems improvement, education program support, or related work.
Demonstrated experience supporting strategic initiatives or system-wide innovation efforts.
Experience managing multiple priorities, tracking project timelines, and coordinating cross-functional efforts.
Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and inclusion, and experience working with diverse communities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and related digital tools for communication, scheduling, and data management.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in PreK–Postsecondary education systems, public agencies, or non-profit organizations.
Experience with grants, budget tracking, and alignment of funding with strategic goals.
Experience leading or facilitating cross-departmental projects or partnerships.
