Chief Financial Officer

Posting Type:
Refilling due to vacancy

Job Description:

Chief Financial Officer

Anticipated

Start Date:

Spring 2027 (Flexible)

Salary and Benefits:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and education. The anticipated total compensation range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000. The Vail District offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability, Arizona State Retirement System, and a robust paid time off package to include 4 weeks vacation, 12 days sick, and 16 paid holidays.

About the Vail Unified School District:

The Vail Unified School District is a nationally recognized leader in public education. Covering 425 square miles southeast of Tucson, our district supports 15,000+ students across 23 schools. Powered by a team of 2,300 dedicated employees, Vail stands as a pioneer of educational innovation, guiding school districts nationwide through our renowned Beyond Textbooks instructional model.

Our commitment to excellence shows:

• 5 National Blue Ribbon School Awards
• 47 A+ School Awards
• 10 Principals of the Year
• 2026 Public School Governing Board of the Year
• 2026 Large School District Superintendent of the Year
• 2027 Arizona Teacher of the Year

While we are proud of our awards, our true heart lies in our culture. Guided by our ACT Statement and core values, we create safe, supportive, and inspiring school communities where students thrive. We live, work, and serve by these principles and deeply believe in our motto that Vail is a District “Where Education is a Community Effort.”

Located in beautiful Southern Arizona, Vail has year-round sunshine, open skies, and the iconic Sonoran Desert landscape. Nestled next to Saguaro National Park, the outdoors are built right into your daily life in Vail. Just 25 miles southeast of downtown Tucson, Vail offers a high‑desert retreat with stunning views and mild winters. Combined with a close‑knit community feel, and easy access to big‑city amenities, Vail isn't just a place to work, it’s a place to live exceptionally well.

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Exceptional Leadership Opportunity

The Vail Unified School District is seeking an exceptional financial leader to serve as its next Chief Financial Officer.

We are seeking a CFO who brings outstanding professional expertise, exceptional integrity, and a genuine commitment to people and relationships. The successful candidate will be a trusted member of the District's executive leadership team and will play a critical role in ensuring Vail's continued success.

As a trailblazer in Arizona public education, the Vail School District offers an exceptional opportunity for an innovative financial executive to help shape the future of learning. In this role, you will lead the district’s long‑term fiscal strategy, driving forward‑thinking solutions alongside collaborative partners who are fiercely committed to student success.

About the Position

The Chief Financial Officer serves as a member of the Superintendent's executive leadership team and provides strategic leadership for the District's financial operations.

The CFO works closely with the Superintendent, Governing Board, principals, directors, and other District leaders to ensure financial resources are managed responsibly and aligned with the District's mission and priorities.

The position includes oversight of financial planning, budget development and management, accounting and reporting, financial compliance, and other assigned business operations.

The CFO will also play an important role in supporting the District's capital planning, facilities needs, and long‑term financial sustainability.

The Leader We Are Seeking

Our next CFO must be more than an accomplished financial professional. We are looking for a leader who understands that the…