Finance​/Budget Manager

Finance/Budget Manager

The Finance/Budget Manager position serves the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication as the primary operator for all the financial functions of the College. This position manages the support functions for the college including grants, payroll, major purchases, travel, service operations, and course fee oversight. This position leads the fiscal analysis, review, and reconciliation of the college's summer session operation. The individual in this position must be able to use independent judgment to analyze problems and implement solutions.

This is a full-time (100 % FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.

Monthly Salary: $4,942.10 - $7,569.55 | 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.

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. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, and four (4) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of complex budget/accounting processes.
• Experience with various financial activities such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, travel, personnel, cost analysis and budget planning.
• Experience supervising and leading staff.
• Experience in developing and utilizing financial templates, such as spreadsheets, databases and customized financial reports.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and financial databases.
• Demonstrated effective leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience working with federal and state regulations pertaining to fiscal and administrative management.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.

• Familiarity with higher education or state agency financial policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with public broadcasting accounting methods.
• Experience with an online enterprise accounting system. Workday preferred.
• Experience working with service centers, establishing course fees, and working with contracts.
• Experience creating financial reports for an external audit.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, financial planning, and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Edward R. Murrow College of Communication | Washington State University

Location:

Pullman, WA

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

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,…