Finance & Budget Lead – Higher Education

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Holidays

Medical, dental, life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University invites applications for a Finance/Budget Manager in the College of Education, Sport and Human Sciences. The role reports to the Director of Administrative Services, and acts as the lead for fiscal tasks across the college, including supervising staff and allocating resources.

The position supports Field & Certification Services through coordination and hiring of field supervisors, with a strong emphasis on independent judgment and policy interpretation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of directly related experience, including at least one year in supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook, and experience interpreting complex policies.
• Experience with the Workday enterprise system and with Smartsheet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial administration for CESHS, including resource allocation across the college.
• Lead fiscal staff, assign tasks, train, and evaluate performance with independent judgment.
• Provide financial support for Field & Certification Services, coordinating and hiring field supervisors.
• Act as second-in-command to the Director of Administrative Services and manage fiscal issues for administrators, faculty, and staff.

Skills

Financial analysis

Supervisory experience

MS Office Suite

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Workday

Smartsheet

Job description

Washington State University invites applications for a Finance/Budget Manager in the College of Education, Sport and Human Sciences. The role reports to the Director of Administrative Services, and acts as the lead for fiscal tasks across the college, including supervising staff and allocating resources.

The position supports Field & Certification Services through coordination and hiring of field supervisors, with a strong emphasis on independent judgment and policy interpretation.