Strategic Finance & Budget Lead

Washington State University; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University invites applications for the role of Finance/Budget Manager in the Department of Animal Sciences. The position oversees administrative and financial operations, providing strategic budgeting and forecasting support to the Chair.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with at least four years of related experience, including supervisory responsibilities, and strong Excel/reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and four (4) years of directly related experience, including at least one (1) year supervisory experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and/or other reporting software for analysis and record keeping.
• Experience developing, monitoring, reconciling, and analyzing budgets and financial reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and interpret policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage administrative, fiscal, and budgetary operations of the Department of Animal Sciences.
• Serve as principal fiscal advisor to the Chair.
• Develop and monitor strategic budgets and financial forecasting.
• Oversee payroll, personnel costing, and staff supervision.
• Ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

Budget management

Excel

Financial analysis

Communication

Supervisory experience

Policy interpretation

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Washington State University invites applications for the role of Finance/Budget Manager in the Department of Animal Sciences. The position oversees administrative and financial operations, providing strategic budgeting and forecasting support to the Chair.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with at least four years of related experience, including supervisory responsibilities, and strong Excel/reporting skills.