Lead Budget and Fiscal Manager

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $85K

💻 Finance

🗓️ June 20th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Lead Budget and Fiscal Manager. This role leads financial planning and budget management for the division of Student Success and Wellness, advising leadership on funding and operational changes. The manager supervises a team of fiscal partners supporting units across campus in financial resource management.

Highlights

Provide strategic financial leadership for the division of Student Success and Wellness, managing approximately $35 million in resources.
Develop, forecast, and oversee annual and long-range budgets, including internal budget models and revenue projections.
Advise unit leaders on budget compliance and financial trends, supporting data-informed decision-making.
Collaborate with university leaders, Fiscal Shared Service partners, and HR on staffing needs and financial alignment.
Supervise and train strategic fiscal partners and business operations managers across campus.
Ensure adherence to Montana State University and Board of Regents financial policies and improve financial processes.
Require bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of three years of progressively responsible financial work experience with budget management.
Proficient with financial systems, spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools; preferred experience includes Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Starting salary at $85,000 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.