Finance & Budget Lead, Animal Sciences

Washington State University; Pullman, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Vacation leave

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Tuition waiver

Training and development

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA seeks a Finance/Budget Manager to direct and manage the department's administrative, fiscal, and budget operations. You will serve as the principal fiscal advisor to the Chair, developing budgets, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities include payroll oversight, staff supervision, internal controls, and coordinating audits. The role offers a full-time, permanent position with a broad benefits package and professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with four years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing administrative, operational, fiscal, or business functions.
• Experience using Excel or similar software for reporting, analysis, and record keeping.
• Experience developing, monitoring, reconciling, and analyzing budgets and financial reports.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to apply policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage administrative, fiscal, and budget operations for the department.
• Develop strategic budgets, perform financial analysis and forecasting, and monitor funds.
• Oversee payroll and personnel costing, and supervise administrative staff.
• Ensure compliance, internal controls, and audit coordination; implement fiscal policies.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Supervisory experience

Excel

Policy compliance

Forecasting

Communication

Payroll & costing

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Reporting software

Job description

Washington State University in Pullman, WA seeks a Finance/Budget Manager to direct and manage the department's administrative, fiscal, and budget operations. You will serve as the principal fiscal advisor to the Chair, developing budgets, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities include payroll oversight, staff supervision, internal controls, and coordinating audits. The role offers a full-time, permanent position with a broad benefits package and professional