Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
May 31, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1155-NN_ADMINPRO - DirectorBusiness Title:
Director, Financial Reporting and Analysis ServicesEmployee Type:
Admin. ProfessionalPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Director of Financial Reporting and Analysis Services, you step into a senior finance leadership role where you drive the system‑wide strategy, governance, and continual advancement of Washington State University’s financial reporting, analytics, and forecasting functions. Reporting to the Executive Director/Controller, you deliver forward‑looking financial insight that helps executive leadership anticipate trends, forecast outcomes, and make informed decisions that support long‑term financial sustainability. You oversee the preparation of accurate, timely quarterly and annual financial statements, conduct comprehensive analysis of financial performance, and lead proactive, scenario‑based forecasting to surface risks and opportunities. Your work informs executive leadership, the Board of Regents, credit rating agencies, and state oversight entities, demanding exceptional technical expertise, analytical rigor, and sound professional judgment.
A major part of your impact comes from leading transformational change in how the University leverages data and technology to strengthen financial insight and decision support. You serve as a strategic advisor to senior finance leadership, advancing the use of Workday and related systems to shift the institution from compliance‑focused reporting to integrated, automated, insight‑driven analytics, including dashboards and self‑service tools. You lead complex analyses, develop key performance metrics, and sponsor cross‑functional initiatives that enhance forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and the overall maturity of financial analytics. You also build strong partnerships across campuses and with external stakeholders, while leading and developing a high‑performing team that champions accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime exempt.
Monthly Salary: $8,342 - $13,317 | 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 accounting or other related fields and six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, including at least three (3) years of managerial experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment.
Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting and analysis principles and practices including preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports, and management of external audits, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, or modernizing financial reporting and analytics solutions, including leveraging a university ERP system (such as Workday) and related reporting tools.
Proven ability to lead and manage financial reporting and analysis functions within a complex organization.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including strategic and critical thinking, sound judgement, accountability, integrity, humility, and the ability to lead through change.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries; exercise discretion and tact; manage sensitive and confidential information; and effectively lead.
Proven ability to build, maintain, and sustain strong and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, governing bodies, auditors, and governmental agencies.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting roles within higher education, including at least six (6) years of managerial experience.
Professional licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), with prior experience in public accounting or public-sector environment.
Experience leading or supporting organizational change initiatives related to financial reporting, forecasting, analytics transformation, or process improvement.
Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and retain high performing teams.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
About Department/College/Area/ Campus - https://bafs.wsu.edu/
Area/College: Finance and Business Services
Department Name: Controller
Location: Remote/Hybrid
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) Resume
2) 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.
Background Check: 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, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.
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