Director of Budget and Finance

🇺🇸 Bozeman, Montana 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $37 per Hour 💻 Finance 🗓️ August 21st, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Director of Budget and Finance. This role leads financial planning and budget management for Student Wellness units including Campus Recreation, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Student Health Services, providing strategic financial advice and oversight to support the university's health and wellbeing initiatives. The director collaborates with leadership and university partners to develop budgets, analyze financial trends, and ensure compliance with financial policies.

Highlights

Provide strategic financial leadership and manage all funding sources for Student Wellness units.
Develop and oversee annual and long-range budgets, revenue projections, and expenditure plans.
Advise leadership on funding availability, revenue generation opportunities, and capital planning.
Collaborate with Fiscal Shared Services, Human Resources, and university budget offices.
Prepare and deliver financial reports and training for business operations managers.
Ensure compliance with Montana State University and Board of Regents financial policies.
Required skills include proficiency in financial systems, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or related field and at least three years of progressively responsible financial experience.
Preferred qualifications include experience in higher education financial roles and ERP system data management.
Compensation is $37.00 per hour, approximately $76,960 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.