Finance & Budget Lead for Physics & Astronomy

Washington State University; Pullman (AR); On-site; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University’s Department of Physics & Astronomy in Pullman, WA is seeking a Finance Budget Manager to serve as the principal fiscal advisor and budget authority for the department. You will oversee budgeting, fiscal analysis, and resource allocation while supervising financial staff.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field with four years of relevant experience, plus strong skills in spreadsheets, databases, and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with four years of relevant experience, including supervisory work.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, database, word processing, e-mail and calendaring software.
• Experience with budget, personnel and financial resources management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal fiscal advisor and budget authority for the department.
• Oversee financial operations, budgeting, resource allocation and accountability.
• Supervise fiscal support staff and ensure efficient operations.
• Collaborate with leadership to plan and implement university policies.

Skills

Spreadsheet software

Database skills

Word processing

Email

Calendaring

Budget management

Personnel management

Financial resources management

Written communication

Oral communication

Workday system

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Washington State University’s Department of Physics & Astronomy in Pullman, WA is seeking a Finance Budget Manager to serve as the principal fiscal advisor and budget authority for the department. You will oversee budgeting, fiscal analysis, and resource allocation while supervising financial staff.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field with four years of relevant experience, plus strong skills in spreadsheets, databases, and communication.