Finance/Budget Manager | Dept of Physics & Astronomy (Pullman, WA)

Socket.dev; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance package

Retirement program

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University invites applications for the Finance/Budget Manager in the Department of Physics & Astronomy in Pullman, WA. This on-site, 12-month position serves as the principal fiscal advisor and budget authority, supporting comprehensive financial operations and reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with four years' related experience, including supervisory duties, and strong communication skills. Status: full-time, on-site with potential for growth within the college.

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.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, database, word processing, e-mail, and calendaring software.
• Experience with budget, personnel, and management of financial resources.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal fiscal advisor and budget authority for the Department of Physics & Astronomy.
• Oversee and manage the administrative and financial operations including fiscal analysis, financial accountability, budgeting and resource allocation.
• Supervise and direct the work of fiscal support staff.
• Allocate and manage resources and achieve programmatic and financial objectives.

Skills

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Word processing

Email & calendaring

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

October 2, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s): 1143-YN_ADMINPRO - Finance/Budget Manager

Business Title: Finance/Budget Manager | Dept of Physics & Astronomy (Pullman, WA)

Employee Type: Admin. Professional

The Opportunity:

The College of Arts & Sciences has an opening for a Finance Budget Manager to serve as the principal fiscal advisor and budget authority for the Department of Physics & Astronomy. As a Finance/Budget Manager, you will provide comprehensive financial and administrative support and will be responsible for overseeing and managing the administrative and financial operations including fiscal analysis, financial accountability, budgeting and resource allocation.

In the Finance/Budget Manager role you will also supervise and direct the work of fiscal support staff, ensuring efficient operations. Additionally, you will be accountable for the allocation and management of resources and achievement of programmatic and financial objectives. In collaboration with the department and/or school leadership, you will participate in planning efforts and implement departmental and university policies and procedures to support institutional goals. The assigned area(s) may be adjusted at the discretion of the College of Arts & Sciences, to meet changing goals and needs of the college and university.

Additional Information:

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

This position is an on-site/in-person role located on the WSU campus in Pullman, WA.

Monthly Salary: $5,598.00 to $6,912.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

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 for AP staff and Faculty 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 spreadsheet, database, word processing, e-mail, and calendaring software.
• Experience with budget, personnel, and management of financial resources.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• More than 2 years of fiscal experience in an academic department in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with WSU systems.
• Experience with Workday system.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College: College of Arts & Sciences

Department Name: Physics & Astronomy

Location: Pullman, WA

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 time

Position Term: 12 Month

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].

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