Chief Financial Officer

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Finance 🗓️ March 18th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Chief Financial Officer. The role involves advising the President on the management and operation of all financial functions including accounting, budgeting, credit and debt management, investing, payroll, and financial reporting. The Chief Financial Officer also manages several financial service units and serves as Treasurer for both the University's Board of Governors and Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

Highlights

Lead and advise on university financial management, including accounting, budgeting, bursar, grants, procurement, and payroll operations.
Exercise major responsibility for accounting and investing related to the Missouri State University Foundation and Development Corporation.
Serve as Treasurer of the Board of Governors and the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
Oversee financial service units: Controller, Accounting, Grants and Foundation Accounting, Bursar, Budgeting, Procurement, and Financial Information Systems.
Strong leadership, strategic planning, and executive problem-solving skills required.
Master’s degree or CPA preferred; Bachelor’s degree required.
Extensive financial and budget management experience needed, preferably in higher education.
Proficiency with financial management software commonly used in higher education is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must; experience promoting a positive institutional image preferred.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.