Chief Financial Officer

Description of Primary Duties

The Chief Financial Officer advises the President on all matters pertaining to the management and operation of accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, budget management and control, bursar, student aid disbursement, budget preparation, financial information systems, credit management, debt management, collections, fiscal planning, financial statement preparation, investing, and payroll. The Chief Financial Officer exercises a major responsibility for the accounting and investing of the Missouri State University Foundation and the Missouri State University Development Corporation, serves as the Treasurer of the Board of Governors and as the Treasurer to the Foundations Board of Trustees. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education: A Bachelors degree is required; a CPA or a Masters degree is preferred.

Experience: Extensive financial and budget management experience is required. Extensive financial and budget management experience in an institution of higher education is preferred.

Skills: Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities are required. The ability to project a strong positive image of the University through interaction with all constituencies conducting business with the University, including the media, is required. Executive problem-solving skills and the ability to organize and manage complex functions are required. Exceptional aptitude in financial activities management is required. Must be skilled in using financial management software commonly used in higher education. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. A successful track record of innovation is preferred. Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description Open Date 12/19/ Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)