Chief Financial Officer

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Finance 🗓️ April 8th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Chief Financial Officer. The role involves advising the President on managing accounting, budget control, financial systems, credit and debt management, investments, and payroll, while also overseeing key financial departments and serving as Treasurer for university-affiliated organizations.

Highlights

Advise the President on accounting, budgeting, bursar, student aid disbursement, financial planning, and payroll operations.
Oversee multiple financial units including Controller, Accounting, Grants and Foundation Accounting, Bursar, Budgeting, Procurement, and Financial Information Systems.
Responsible for accounting and investing activities of the Missouri State University Foundation and the Development Corporation.
Serve as Treasurer of the Board of Governors and the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
Requires extensive financial and budget management experience; higher education experience preferred.
Must hold a Bachelor’s degree; CPA or Master’s degree preferred.
Strong leadership, strategic planning, communication skills, and financial software proficiency are mandatory.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position is full-time and exempt; applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
Reports to the Office of the President; responsible for promoting a customer-focused financial service environment.