Fiscal Manager

Washington State University•Pullman, WA

1d•$5,486 - $8,402•Onsite

About The Position

The Fiscal Manager is a member of Advancement Financial Services, providing strategic accounting support with a strong emphasis on audit compliance. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Advancement Financial Services and Chief Finance Officer, the position manages and analyzes financial data in accordance with GAAP and institutional, state, and federal guidelines. It oversees financial systems such as Sage and Workday to ensure data accuracy, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The position supervises a student employee and a fiscal analyst, guides junior staff, and reviews financial deliverables for quality and accuracy. It serves as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing professional assistance. The Fiscal Manager maintains accurate financial records for a $22 million operating budget and oversees the Finance team’s record-retention processes to support transparency, accountability, and effective decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a closely related field that includes at least nine semester hours or equivalent quarter hours of college-level accounting courses, and five years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, including two years of accounting supervisory experience. Relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
An active Washington State CPA license, or an active CPA license transferable to Washington State. Candidates on track to obtain Washington State CPA certification within 12 months of employment may also be considered.
Experience analyzing and interpreting financial data and preparing financial reports, statements, and/or fiscal projections.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as other database applications.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience auditing, reconciling, and analyzing data.
Experience working in a higher education setting.
Experience creating advanced spreadsheets and/or databases.
Experience with WSU Administrative Systems.

Responsibilities

Manage and analyze financial data in accordance with GAAP and institutional, state, and federal guidelines.
Oversee financial systems such as Sage and Workday to ensure data accuracy, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Supervise a student employee and a fiscal analyst, guide junior staff, and review financial deliverables for quality and accuracy.
Provide professional and informed assistance to internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain accurate financial records for a $22 million operating budget.
Oversee the Finance team’s record-retention processes.