Fiscal Manager

Washington State University; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation leave

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement benefits

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University seeks a Fiscal Manager to provide strategic accounting support with emphasis on audit compliance. You will oversee financial data analysis, GAAP adherence, and systems administration for Sage and Workday.

The role reports to the Associate VP of Advancement Financial Services and the Chief Finance Officer, supervising staff and guiding junior colleagues. A $22 million operating budget under your oversight supports transparent decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with significant accounting coursework and five+ years of professional accounting experience, including two years in supervision.
• Active CPA license in Washington State or transferable, with potential consideration for CPA certification within 12 months of employment.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting financial data and preparing financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and database applications (Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze financial data in accordance with GAAP and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee financial systems administration (Sage and Workday) and ensure data accuracy and efficiency.
• Supervise staff, review deliverables, and provide leadership to the finance team.
• Maintain accurate financial records for a $22 million operating budget and support transparency and decision-making.

Skills

Accounting

Supervisory experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Active CPA license (Washington State)

Track toward CPA in 12 months

Tools

Sage

Workday

Excel

Outlook

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: October 20, 2026

Available Title(s): 1179-NN_ADMINPRO - Fiscal Manager, 1179-YN_ADMINPRO - Fiscal Manager Business Title: Fiscal Manager Employee Type: Admin.

Professional Position Details

The Fiscal Manager is a vital member of Advancement Financial Services, providing strategic accounting support with a strong emphasis on audit compliance. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Advancement Financial Services and Chief Finance Officer, this position manages and analyzes financial data in accordance with GAAP, institutional, state, and federal guidelines. The role includes oversight of financial systems such as Sage, and Workday, ensuring data accuracy, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. In addition to financial system administration, this position provides leadership by supervising a student employee and a fiscal analyst, guiding junior staff, and reviewing financial deliverables for quality and accuracy. The Fiscal Manager serves as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, offering professional and informed assistance. The role is also responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for a $22 million operating budget and overseeing the Finance team’s record retention processes to support transparency, accountability, and effective decision-making.

Additional Information

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility is dependent upon final salary placement. Monthly Salary: $5,485.73 - $8,402.20 | 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or closely related field which has included at least nine (9) semester hours or equivalent quarter hours of college-level accounting courses AND five (5) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience including two (2) years of accounting supervisory experience.
• Must hold an active CPA license in Washington State, or an active CPA license that is transferable to Washington State.
• Candidates who are on track to obtain Washington State CPA certification within 12 months of employment may also be considered.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting financial data and preparing financial reports, statements and/or fiscal projections.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency level with Microsoft software programs such as Outlook, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint, in addition to other database applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience auditing, reconciling, and analyzing data.
• Experience working within a higher education setting.
• Experience with creating advance spreadsheets and/or databases.
• Experience with WSU Administrative Systems.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/Campus: https://foundation.wsu.edu/ Area/College: WSU Advancement Department Name: Finance Location: Pullman, WA Town Centre

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

WSU 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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