Associate Director for Finance and Operations

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $110K - $120K 💻 Finance 🗓️ April 14th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring an Associate Director for Finance and Operations for its TechLink program. The role leads the development and implementation of long-term financial and operational strategies, provides strategic leadership across accounting and finance teams, and ensures compliance with federal, university, and sponsor requirements while representing the organization in high-level strategic meetings.

Highlights

Develop and implement long-term financial strategies and oversee TechLink’s financial and operational activities.
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, participating in meetings with federal officials and university administrators.
Manage and improve business processes, internal controls, and administrative systems.
Lead the TechLink Finance Team and coordinate cross-functional integration.
Ensure compliance with federal Uniform Guidance, university policies, and sponsor requirements.
Required qualifications include CPA, CMA, or master’s degree in relevant fields and at least 10 years of financial management experience with leadership roles.
Experience with federal grants, Montana State University systems, Ellucian Banner, and Microsoft Suite is essential.
Salary range is $110,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities include human resources management, stakeholder relations, and representing the organization as a subject matter expert.
Preferred experience includes working with Department of Defense or Veterans Affairs programs and technology transfer or innovation commercialization.