Chief Financial Officer

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Finance 🗓️ January 27th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Chief Financial Officer. The CFO advises the President on financial management including accounting, budget control, payroll, and investments. They lead multiple financial service units, oversee foundation and development corporation accounting, and serve as Treasurer for the Board of Governors and Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

Highlights

Advise the President on accounting, budget management, bursar services, student aid, credit and debt management, and investing.
Provide leadership to financial units including Controller, Accounting, Grants and Foundation Accounting, Bursar, Budgeting, Procurement, and Financial Information Systems.
Manage financial operations for Missouri State University Foundation and Development Corporation.
Serve as Treasurer of the Board of Governors and Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
Strong leadership and strategic planning skills required.
Experience in financial and budget management, preferably in higher education.
Bachelor's degree required; CPA or Master’s degree preferred.
Proficiency with financial management software commonly used in higher education.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience; position is full-time exempt.