Senior Budget & Finance Lead, Higher Education Operations

UARSC; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

CSUSM Corporation seeks a Budget and Finance Lead to provide administrative and financial support for budget development, monitoring, reporting, reconciliations, and audits. The role collaborates with CSUSM staff and campus finance teams to ensure accurate records and timely processes.

The position oversees procurement, contracts, and accounts payable while supporting vendor relations and financial systems, including PeopleSoft.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with minimum four years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Proficient with MS Office and advanced Excel; ability to analyze data and generate reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor budgets for assigned areas.
• Prepare routine financial reports and adapt to changes in scope.
• Coordinate accounts payable, accounts receivable, journals, and reconciliations.
• Process procurement and contracts; manage vendor relations.
• Provide liaison support to CSUSM Corporation and campus finance teams.
• Supervise staff and coordinate with the Business Operations Coordinator.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, economics, finance, or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Job description

CSUSM Corporation seeks a Budget and Finance Lead to provide administrative and financial support for budget development, monitoring, reporting, reconciliations, and audits. The role collaborates with CSUSM staff and campus finance teams to ensure accurate records and timely processes.

The position oversees procurement, contracts, and accounts payable while supporting vendor relations and financial systems, including PeopleSoft.