Finance/Budget Manager

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

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:August 23, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.Available Title(s):1143-YN_ADMINPRO - Finance/Budget ManagerBusiness Title:Finance/Budget ManagerEmployee Type:Admin. ProfessionalPosition Details:The Opportunity:The Finance/Budget Manager reports to the Director of Administrative Services (DAS) and is responsible for the daily financial administration of the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences (CESHS) . Acting as the second-in-command to the Director of Administrative Services, the position manages the college's operations and is accountable for resource allocation across the college.Additionally, this position provides financial support for the Field & Certification Services team, specifically in coordinating and hiring field supervisors.The Finance/Budget Manager performs various complex fiscal functions independently and supervising fiscal employees, including planning, assigning tasks, training, and evaluating their performance. It requires independent judgment to review issues, articulate solutions, and apply standards to complex financial situations while interacting with administrators, faculty, and staff.This position has delegated approval authority from the Director of Administrative Services, when necessary, within Workday. Furthermore, the position supervises the fiscal staff within the college and serves as the lead for other fiscal roles in the College of Education. It is the main point of contact for all fiscal-related tasks, projects, and issues pertaining to the college.Additional Information:This is a full-time (100 % FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.Monthly Salary:$5,598.96 - $6,255.82 | Commensurate with experience and qualificationsIn accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.Benefits:WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and four (4) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.Proficiency with desktop computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word & Outlook.Experience interpreting and applying complex policies, procedures and processes.Experience with the Workday enterprise system and SmartsheetPreferred Qualifications:Post-secondary degree in accounting, finance or a related field.Previous finance experience in a university setting.Position Sponsorship Eligibility:Not eligible for work visa sponsorshipAbout Department/College/Area/ Campus -https://ceshs.wsu.edu/Area/College:College of Education, Sport and Human SciencesDepartment Name:Finance UnitLocation:Pullman, WAApplication Instructions:Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.1) Resume2) Cover LetterExternal candidates , upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) , before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday . Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.Background Check:This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.Time Type:Full timePosition Term:12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [e-mail] .Notice of Non-DiscriminationIn matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both.More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/