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Missouri State University

Chief Financial Officer

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Finance 🗓️ March 20th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Chief Financial Officer. This role advises the President on all financial operations, including accounting, budget management, payroll, and investing, while overseeing major financial service units and serving as Treasurer for the Board of Governors and Foundation's Board of Trustees.

Highlights

  • Manage and oversee accounting, accounts receivable/payable, budget control, bursar, student aid disbursement, financial information systems, credit and debt management, collections, fiscal planning, payroll, and investments.

  • Serve as Treasurer for the Board of Governors and the Missouri State University Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

  • Lead financial service units including Controller, Accounting, Grants and Foundation Accounting, Bursar, Budgeting, Procurement, and Financial Information Systems.

  • Extensive financial and budget management experience required; higher education experience preferred.

  • Bachelor’s degree required; CPA or Master’s degree preferred.

  • Strong leadership, strategic planning, financial management software proficiency, and communication skills required.

  • Responsible for the accounting and investing of the Missouri State University Foundation and Development Corporation.

  • Full-time exempt position reporting to the President’s Office.

  • Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

  • Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the U.S.; position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.