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Montana State University

Budget and Fiscal Director

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $33 - $41 per Hour

💻 Finance

🗓️ October 14th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Budget and Fiscal Director. This role leads the budgetary and fiscal management for the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and College of Agriculture, overseeing a diverse portfolio of funds, conducting budgetary analysis and forecasting, and acting as the primary contact for budget and business matters to support the VP/Dean and Director.

Highlights
  • Lead strategic financial planning and budget allocation for the College of Agriculture and Montana Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES).
  • Develop and manage annual operating budgets for multiple departments and research centers.
  • Coordinate with central budget offices and financial service units for budget submission, monitoring, and payroll issues.
  • Maintain federal financial reporting and serve as primary contact for USDA/NIFA audits.
  • Supervise and evaluate Compliance Manager and support onboarding of new employees.
  • Salary ranges from $33.07 to $41.34 hourly, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Experience managing complex budgets, data reporting, staff supervision, and working in team environments required.
  • Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree, higher education experience, knowledge of land grant universities, and familiarity with agriculture industry.
  • Position reports to VP/Dean and Director and involves collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders, including state and federal agencies.