Chief Financial Officer

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Finance 🗓️ March 14th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Chief Financial Officer. The CFO advises the President on financial management, overseeing accounting, budgeting, payroll, investments, and related financial operations. This role also includes leadership responsibility for multiple financial service units and serves as Treasurer for university-affiliated boards.

Highlights

Advise the President on accounting, budget management, payroll, investing, and financial reporting.
Manage financial service units including Controller, Accounting, Grants/Foundation Accounting, Bursar, Budgeting, Procurement, and Financial Information Systems.
Oversee financial operations for Missouri State University Foundation and Development Corporation; serve as Treasurer for the Board of Governors and Foundation's Board of Trustees.
Strong leadership and strategic planning with ability to interact with diverse constituencies and manage complex financial functions.
Required education: Bachelor’s degree; CPA or Master’s degree preferred.
Extensive financial and budget management experience required; higher education experience preferred.
Proficient in financial management software used in higher education.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required; proven innovation preferred.
Full-time, exempt position under the Office of the President with salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship; criminal background check required.