Finance​/Budget Manager

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

August 23, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):1143- - Finance/Budget Manager Business

Title:

Finance/Budget Manager Employee Type:

Admin. Professional Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The Finance/Budget Manager reports to the Director of Administrative Services (DAS) and is responsible for the daily financial administration of the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences (CESHS) . Acting as the second-in-command to the Director of Administrative Services, the position manages the college's operations and is accountable for resource allocation across the college.

Additionally, this position provides financial support for the Field & Certification Services team, specifically in coordinating and hiring field supervisors.

The Finance/Budget Manager performs various complex fiscal functions independently and supervising fiscal employees, including planning, assigning tasks, training, and evaluating their performance. It requires independent judgment to review issues, articulate solutions, and apply standards to complex financial situations while interacting with administrators, faculty, and staff.

This position has delegated approval authority from the Director of Administrative Services, when necessary, within Workday. Furthermore, the position supervises the fiscal staff within the college and serves as the lead for other fiscal roles in the College of Education. It is the main point of contact for all fiscal-related tasks, projects, and issues pertaining to the college.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100 % FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary:$5,598.96 - $6,255.82 | 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.

Benefits:

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 .

Required Qualifications:

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.

Proficiency with desktop computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word & Outlook.

Experience interpreting and applying complex policies, procedures and processes.

Experience with the Workday enterprise system and Smartsheet

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-secondary degree in accounting, finance or a related field.

Previous finance experience in a university setting.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus
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College of Education, Sport and Human Sciences Department Name:

Finance Unit

Location:

Pullman, WA Application Instructions:

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.
1) Resume2) Cover Letter External candidates , upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.

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