Chief Financial Officer

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Finance 🗓️ March 19th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer advises the President on managing and operating various financial functions including accounting, budget control, student aid disbursement, financial information systems, investing, and payroll, while leading multiple financial service units and serving as Treasurer to key university boards.

Highlights

Advise the President on all financial and budget management matters.
Oversee accounting, accounts receivable/payable, bursar services, grants, budgeting, procurement, and financial information systems.
Responsible for accounting and investing for the Missouri State University Foundation and Development Corporation.
Serve as Treasurer of the Board of Governors and Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
Lead financial service units including Controller, Accounting, Grants and Foundation Accounting, Bursar, Budgeting, Procurement, and Financial Information Systems.
Require strong leadership, strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Must have extensive financial and budget management experience; experience in higher education preferred.
Education requirement: Bachelor’s degree required; CPA or Master’s degree preferred.
Must be proficient with financial management software commonly used in higher education.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; full-time exempt position.