Finance/Budget Manager

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation leave

Medical, dental, life and disability insurance

Employee tuition waiver

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking a Finance/Budget Manager to oversee financial functions at the Edward R. Murrow College. This full-time position involves managing grants, payroll, and travel while ensuring compliance with fiscal policies.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess at least four years of relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus four years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing financial templates and reports.
• Familiarity with higher education financial policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial functions of the Edward R. Murrow College.
• Oversee grants, payroll, travel, and service operations.
• Lead fiscal analysis and reconciliation of operations.

Skills

Knowledge of complex budget/accounting processes

Experience with accounts payable and receivable

Experience supervising and leading staff

Experience with financial databases

Effective leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Workday

Job description

Finance/Budget Manager

Application Deadline: June 21, 2026

Available Titles: 1143-NN_ADMINPRO - Finance/Budget Manager, 1143-YN_ADMINPRO - Finance/Budget Manager

Business Title: Finance/Budget Manager

Employee Type: Admin. Professional

Position Details

The Finance/Budget Manager position serves the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication as the primary operator for all the financial functions of the College. This position manages the support functions including grants, payroll, major purchases, travel, service operations, and course fee oversight. It leads fiscal analysis, review, and reconciliation of the college's summer session operation. The individual must use independent judgment to analyze problems and implement solutions.

This is a full‑time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.

Monthly Salary: $4,942.10 - $7,569.55 (commensurate with experience and qualifications). Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills and abilities related to the position.

Benefits

• 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
• Employee tuition waiver

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and four (4) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, including 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.

• Demonstrated knowledge of complex budget/accounting processes
• Experience with various financial activities such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, travel, personnel, cost analysis and budget planning
• Experience supervising and leading staff
• Experience in developing and utilizing financial templates, such as spreadsheets, databases and customized financial reports
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and financial databases
• Demonstrated effective leadership and organizational skills
• Experience working with federal and state regulations pertaining to fiscal and administrative management
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with higher education or state agency financial policies and procedures
• Familiarity with public broadcasting accounting methods
• Experience with an online enterprise accounting system; Workday preferred
• Experience working with service centers, establishing course fees, and working with contracts
• Experience creating financial reports for an external audit
• Demonstrated strong analytical, financial planning, and reporting skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Location

Pullman, WA

Background Check

This position requires a background check because it involves access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with 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 time

Position Term

12 Month

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Washington 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-Discrimination

In 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 regarding federal and state laws and regulations, including Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations, or 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.

Application Link

Application link: https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Finance-Budget-Manager_R-15013-1