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Montana State University

Finance Director

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $90K - $95K

💻 Finance

🗓️ July 18th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Finance Director to manage TechLink's financial performance, including strategy, operations, and reporting. The role involves overseeing financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and risk management in collaboration with the Associate Director for Finance and Operations, ensuring organizational success and compliance with government policies.

Highlights
  • Manage TechLink’s annual budgets and resource allocation to support primary organizational efforts.
  • Oversee day-to-day financial operations, making independent decisions within MSU and federal policy frameworks.
  • Develop contracts, budgets, and financial reports aligned with federal sponsor requirements and schedules.
  • Lead financial and operational strategy implementation and modernization of accounting analytics tools.
  • Act as Chief Compliance Officer handling audits, exceptions, and fiscal problem resolution.
  • Manage multi-million dollar partnership agreements with Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • Supervise department hiring, payroll, and human resource functions.
  • Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, five years of progressive financial management experience, and familiarity with federal Uniform Guidance compliance.
  • Preferred qualifications include CPA or CMA credentials, advanced financial software and data analytics skills, and experience in higher education or government settings.
  • Salary range is $90,000 to $95,000 depending on experience and qualifications, with eligibility for benefits.