Director of Budget and Finance

🇺🇸 Bozeman, Montana 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $77K 💻 Finance 🗓️ August 26th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Director of Budget and Finance to lead financial planning and budget management for the Student Wellness units, including Campus Recreation, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Student Health Services. The director provides strategic financial leadership, advises unit leaders on funding availability, and collaborates with university partners to ensure alignment of financial resources with operational and strategic goals.

Highlights

Provide strategic financial leadership and manage budgets for multiple Student Wellness units.
Forecast, develop, and oversee annual and long-range budget plans, including revenue and expenditure models.
Advise leadership on funding opportunities, compliance, and fiscal impacts of service usage.
Collaborate closely with Student Wellness leadership, Fiscal Shared Services, and Human Resources partners.
Deliver financial reporting, insights, and training to support decision-making and operations.
Ensure adherence to MSU and Board of Regents financial policies and improve financial processes.
Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field plus three years of relevant financial experience.
Prefer experience with finance roles in higher education and knowledge of ERP systems.
Proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Salary: $37.00 per hour, $76,960 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.