Hybrid Academic Programs Finance & Operations Manager

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University seeks a skilled Business Services Manager to lead the financial, personnel, and business administration functions for the Office of Academic Engagement. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, payroll, travel reimbursements, and recruitment, while ensuring compliance with university and funding requirements.

You will collaborate with senior leadership on fiscal planning and reporting, handling grant and contract administration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years related experience, with at least 1 year supervisory experience.
• Experience using accounting information systems and applications.
• Experience managing complex budgets and multiple funding sources.
• Experience with personnel administration, including recruitment and payroll.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and manage budgets for grants, contracts, state funds, and programs.
• Oversee day-to-day business operations including budgeting, forecasting, AP/AR, purchasing, payroll.
• Manage travel reimbursements, personnel administration, recruitment, and records.
• Audit, record keeping, and grant/contract administration to ensure compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Accounting software

Payroll processing

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Washington State University seeks a skilled Business Services Manager to lead the financial, personnel, and business administration functions for the Office of Academic Engagement. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, payroll, travel reimbursements, and recruitment, while ensuring compliance with university and funding requirements.

You will collaborate with senior leadership on fiscal planning and reporting, handling grant and contract administration