Finance/Budget Manager

About the position

The Finance/Budget Manager is responsible for fiscal management and oversight of the administrative operations for Multicultural Student Services (MSS), Student Accommodations and Disability Resources (SADR) and affiliated Student Centers including African American Student Center (AASC), Asian American and Pacific Islander Student Center (AAPISC), Chicanx/Latinx Student Center (CLSC), LGBTQ+, Multicultural Student Center (MSSSC), Women's Resource Center (WRC), Compass Mentor Program (CMP), and Disabled Student Center (DSC). Provides in-depth financial analysis and reporting for numerous fund types including core, S&A and gifts and grants. Works collaboratively with department directors to plan, create and manage budgets and funding resources that align with WSU and Student Affairs Strategic Plans. Reconciles and maintains all affiliated accounts. Supervises office administrative positions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fiscal management and oversight of administrative operations for various student services and centers.
• Provide in-depth financial analysis and reporting for multiple fund types.
• Collaborate with department directors to plan, create, and manage budgets.
• Reconcile and maintain all affiliated accounts.
• Supervise office administrative positions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Four (4) years of experience directly related to the duties specified, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Experience working with complex budget/accounting processes.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing and developing financial templates and databases in business software applications.
• Experience in various financial activities such as purchasing, travel, personnel, cost analysis, and budget planning.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills and ability to handle sensitive and confidential subjects professionally.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated ability to understand, value, and promote diversity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Experience interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with higher education or state agency financial policies and procedures; Workday or other forecasting software.
• More than one year of experience managing day-to-day administrative and fiscal needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to independently manage several projects simultaneously and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work with individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated skills in the operation of office machines and use of computer software including spreadsheets, word processing, and database functions.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance package for employees and dependents.
• Retirement and deferred compensation options.
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee tuition waiver.