Budget and Finance Lead

Location: California State University San Marcos Corporation (CSUSM Corporation)

Appointment: Full-time, Regular with Benefits, Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary: $32.00/hour-$35.00/hour ($66,560 - $72,800 annual equivalent based on 40 hours/week); depending on experience (non-exempt, hourly)

Total Compensation including Benefits = $91,187 - $99,736 annualized*

* Based on health insurance coverage for employee + family

Competitive salary with outstanding low cost comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance plans, Generous employer contributed 403(b) Retirement Plan with an 8% Employer Contribution - 100% immediate vesting - with a 3% Employee Contribution, great time off benefits to include 14 paid holidays and office closure the final week of the year and so much more! Full benefits and other information can be found on the CSUSM Corporation website, https://www.csusm.edu/corp/hr/benefits/summary.html.

Posted: October 12, 2026

Final date to receive applications: First review October 26, 2026 - Open Until Filled

The Budget and Finance Lead is a professional, full-time staff member reporting to the Director of Housing Operations and Facilities. The Budget and Finance Lead provides administrative and technical support for budget development, routine monitoring of financial performance, financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit processes; maintains financial records in accordance with CSUSM Corporation and CSU policies; processes and coordinates established procurement, contracts, and accounts payable processes;

and serves as a liaison and collaborative partner to CSUSM Corporation staff as well as Cal State San Marcos colleagues in Finance, Accounting, and Student Financial Services. Additionally, the Budget and Finance Lead is a primary contact for vendor relations within housing. The Budget and Finance Lead supervises the Business Operations Coordinator.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, economics, finance, or closely related discipline, minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience which includes knowledge of accounting procedures, office methods, procedures and practices, budgets and analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working with accounting processes such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries/transfers, and account reconciliation
• Experience processing a high volume of invoices for multiple entities or departments
• Experience performing assigned work in accordance with verbal and written instructions, guidelines, and objectives
• Extensive computer experience including but not limited to MS Office software (Word, Outlook, Adobe, and PowerPoint);
  Intermediate to advanced Excel skills-including pivot tables, v-look ups and creating formulas
• General office methods, procedures, and practices
• Experience prioritizing projects and successful record of meeting deadlines
• Experience gathering and analyzing data and generating reports

• Adobe Sign and Planning tools (Teams, Planner,)
• Experience managing vendor relationships
• Experience with People Soft or integrated financial software applications, including procurement software
• Experience in a higher education setting, business environment, and/or non-profit corporation

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial record keeping procedures
• Ability to develop or run financial reports and extrapolate and compare relevant data
• Accounting Skills & Experience - Required (work with and interpret general ledger data)
• Ability to handle confidential documents and materials
• Ability to compile financial data for use in reports and presentations
• Working knowledge of and ability to use financial accounting software (People Soft-preferred) for inquiry, review of departmental budget activity, account transactions and reconciliations; ability to learn new software programs as necessary
• Ability to understand and follow established office policies and procedures, and identify potential process improvements for management consideration
• Must be self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision
• Excellent organizational skills necessary to handle multiple tasks, achieve results, and expedite projects
• Must have high attention to detail and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to prioritize day-to-day work to meet timelines
• Ability to compose correspondence for general…