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Missouri State University

Chief Financial Officer

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Finance

🗓️ December 20th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Chief Financial Officer. The role involves advising the President on financial management including accounting, budgeting, payroll, and investments while overseeing multiple financial service units and serving as Treasurer for university boards.

Highlights
  • Advise the President on accounting, budget management, payroll, student aid, financial systems, investing, and fiscal planning.
  • Lead university financial service units including Controller, Accounting, Grants, Bursar, Budgeting, Procurement, and Financial Information Systems.
  • Manage accounting and investments for the Missouri State University Foundation and Development Corporation.
  • Serve as Treasurer for the Board of Governors and the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
  • Require extensive financial and budget management experience; preference for higher education background.
  • Must have leadership, strategic planning, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in higher education financial management software.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; CPA or Master’s degree preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Employment requires criminal background check and current full work authorization in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship available.
  • Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.