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Missouri State University

Chief Financial Officer

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Finance 🗓️ April 3rd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Chief Financial Officer. The CFO advises the President on managing accounting, budgeting, payroll, financial information systems, and investment functions. The role leads multiple financial service units and serves as Treasurer for university-related boards, ensuring effective fiscal planning and financial statement preparation.

Highlights

  • Advise the President on accounting, budget control, student aid disbursement, and payroll operations.

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

  • Serve as Treasurer of the Board of Governors and Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

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

  • Must have strong leadership, strategic planning, and executive problem-solving skills.

  • Proficiency in financial management software commonly used in higher education is required.

  • Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree; CPA or Master’s degree preferred.

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

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary.

  • Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.