Finance Director

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $90K 💻 Finance 🗓️ August 17th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Finance Director. The Finance Director leads financial management activities for the Technology Transfer Office, ensuring financial integrity, resource optimization, and alignment with organizational goals. The role involves budget development, financial analysis, royalty and licensing administration, and supporting start-up incubator financial operations within an innovative research commercialization environment.

Highlights

Serve as the primary financial advisor to Technology Transfer Office leadership, providing strategic financial analysis and recommendations.
Lead annual budgeting processes, including forecasting and alignment with departmental priorities.
Manage post-award grant financial administration and oversee royalty accounting and licensing revenue tracking.
Administer financial operations for the Catalyst Startup Incubator, managing multiple funding streams.
Oversee accounts payable/receivable processes, financial transaction reconciliation, and ensure compliance with university policies and federal regulations.
Develop and maintain financial reporting tools and prepare routine and ad hoc reports for leadership.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related field, and five or more years of progressive financial management experience.
Proficiency with enterprise financial systems, Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word), and preferred experience includes Ellucian Banner, federal grant regulations, and IP/licensing systems such as Minuet.
Salary starts at $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Works within the MSU Technology Transfer Office, supporting university research commercialization, technology licensing, entrepreneurship, and startup development.