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

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

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

Position Details:

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
In 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 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:

Department of 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.

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