Chief Financial Officer

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Finance 🗓️ April 4th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Chief Financial Officer. The CFO advises the President on managing and operating key financial functions including accounting, budget control, investments, and payroll while leading multiple financial service units and overseeing the University's Foundation and Development Corporation finances.

Highlights

Advise the President on accounting, budget management, bursar, student aid, and financial systems operations.
Manage financial units such as Controller, Accounting, Grants and Foundation Accounting, Bursar, Budgeting, Procurement, and Financial Information Systems.
Oversee accounting and investing for Missouri State University Foundation and Development Corporation.
Serve as Treasurer for the Board of Governors and Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
Required education: Bachelor's degree; CPA or Master’s preferred.
Extensive financial and budget management experience required, preferably in higher education.
Must have strong leadership, strategic planning, communication, and financial management software skills.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; full-time, exempt position.
Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
Employment requires a criminal background check.