Budget and Finance Report Developer

Oregon State University; Norwalk (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking a Budget and Finance Report Developer within the Division of Finance and Administration. The role supports budgeting and finance decision-making through developing and maintaining reporting tools, including Workday reporting capabilities, with a focus on secure, accurate financial information.

The candidate will collaborate with Budget Development and Analytics, Financial Strategic Services, Controller’s Office, and Workday sustainment to identify needs, test

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• At least two years of experience with finance, budget, HR, or administrative systems and report development tools.
• Demonstrated understanding of budget, finance, accounting, or administrative business processes and how operational data supports decision-making.
• Proficiency in analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving tasks.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate large volumes of data with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to translate business requirements into operational reporting solutions.
• Ability to collaborate with functional stakeholders, technical teams, and sustainment partners to clarify needs, test solutions, and communicate reporting outcomes.
• Ability to explain reporting tools and financial information clearly to users with varying levels of budget, finance, and Workday experience.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Budget and Finance Report Development and Maintenance
• Business Process and Custom Reporting Solutions
• Stakeholder Partnership, Governance, and Compliance
• Support, Troubleshooting, and User Enablement

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

Workday Report Writer

Calculated Fields

Job description

Job Summary:

The Division of Finance and Administration is seeking a Budget and Finance Report Developer. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

Reporting to the Director for Budget Development and Analytics, the Budget and Finance Reporting Developer collaborates with budget and finance partners to develop and maintain a portfolio of reporting tools that support clear, timely, and actionable financial decision-making.

This role works at the intersection of budget, finance, business processes, reporting, and Workday sustainment. The Reporting Developer understands how financial information is used by central finance teams, academic and administrative units, and university leaders, and translates those needs into reporting solutions that are accurate, usable, secure, and aligned with OSU’s evolving budget and finance processes.

The position partners closely with Budget and Finance stakeholders, Budget and Resource Planning, Financial Strategic Services, the Controller’s Office, the Workday sustainment team, and the broader university community to identify reporting gaps, clarify business requirements, improve reporting processes, and deliver tools that help users understand financial activity, budget position, resource commitments, and business process outcomes. The role requires a service-oriented, collaborative approach and the ability to move between technical report development, practical business process problem-solving, user engagement, and training that supports adoption and continuous feedback.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact: Mealoha McFadden at [e-mail]

Key Responsibilities:

• Budget and Finance Report Development and Maintenance
• Business Process and Custom Reporting Solutions
• Stakeholder Partnership, Governance, and Compliance
• Support, Troubleshooting, and User Enablement

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in report management, business analytics, finance, business administration, information systems, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience with finance, budget, HR, or administrative systems and report development tools.
• Demonstrated understanding of budget, finance, accounting, or administrative business processes and how operational data supports decision-making.
• Proficiency in analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving tasks.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate large volumes of data with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to translate business requirements into operational reporting solutions.
• Ability to collaborate with functional stakeholders, technical teams, and sustainment partners to clarify needs, test solutions, and communicate reporting outcomes.
• Ability to explain reporting tools and financial information clearly to users with varying levels of budget, finance, and Workday experience.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and maintain confidentiality.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions, and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Workday report writing, including Report Writer and Calculated Fields.
• Experience designing, building, testing, and maintaining reports in Workday or similar HR/Finance systems.
• Experience supporting budget, finance, accounting, resource planning, or financial operations reporting in a complex organization.
• Experience working with stakeholders to improve reporting, clarify business process needs, and develop sustainable reporting or dashboard solutions.
• Experience developing user guidance, training materials, engagement sessions, or feedback mechanisms to support adoption of reporting tools.
• Familiarity with advanced reporting tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Experience working with highly confidential data in a secure and accurate manner.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Work will be performed during standard working hours (Pacific Standard Time), Monday through Friday, but may occasionally require evening or weekend work. The incumbent’s preferred primary work location is Oregon State University’sCorvallis campus, with hybrid work options. Hybrid or remote work arrangements may be considered for candidates and at the discretion of the supervisor. The role operates in a professional office environment with frequent interaction and communication with faculty, staff, and external partners in person, by phone, email, and virtual platforms. While limited telework may be available on an occasional basis and as business needs allow. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to meet critical deadlines or institutional objectives. Periodic travel may also be required.

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:
2026-12-01

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job‑related pre‑employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre‑employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail] .