Strategic Finance & Budget Leader — Physics & Astronomy Dept

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Tuition waiver

Health insurance

Job summary

Washington State University’s Department of Physics & Astronomy in Pullman, WA seeks a Finance Budget Manager to oversee financial operations and budgeting, acting as the principal fiscal advisor. You will ensure financial accountability, allocate resources, and guide policy compliance across the department.

The role includes supervising fiscal staff, planning with leadership, and aligning with university goals; it is a full-time, on-site position with a comprehensive benefits package and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with four (4) years of related experience, including at least one year in supervision.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage administrative and financial operations for the department.
• Provide fiscal analysis, budgeting, and resource allocation guidance.
• Supervise fiscal support staff to ensure efficient operations.
• Collaborate with department leadership to implement university policies and procedures.

Skills

Budget management

Supervisory experience

Spreadsheet skills

Database skills

Word processing

Email and calendar

Financial reporting

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Washington State University’s Department of Physics & Astronomy in Pullman, WA seeks a Finance Budget Manager to oversee financial operations and budgeting, acting as the principal fiscal advisor. You will ensure financial accountability, allocate resources, and guide policy compliance across the department.

The role includes supervising fiscal staff, planning with leadership, and aligning with university goals; it is a full-time, on-site position with a comprehensive benefits package and