Duties And Responsibilities
Deliver strategic financial leadership across colleges and divisions overseeing and advising on the management of multi-million dollars resources from diverse funding sources. Forecast plan and oversee the development of annual and long-range budgets including internal budget models revenue projections and expenditure plans. Work with unit heads to ensure compliance with the budget plan set forth at the start of the fiscal year and communicate variances for timely action. Analyze financial trends and service usage and/or enrollment to evaluate fiscal impacts and support data-informed decision-making. Advise leadership on opportunities for revenue generation when appropriate while ensuring priority remains on service to students. Collaborate with department heads/directors FSS and HR partners to ensure alignment between staffing needs and financial resources including oversight of position budgeting. Deliver timely financial reporting and insights to department leaders to support operational activities strategic planning and accountability. Serve as a key liaison for assigned units in central budget activities including coordination of university budget submissions. Supervise and support the SFP team by providing ongoing training mentorship and professional development opportunities while cultivating a collaborative team environment that promotes shared knowledge and consistent financial practices. Provide financial training and support to the unit business operations managers as needed. Ensure compliance with MSU and Board of Regents ( BOR ) financial policies and procedures while continually improving financial processes.
Physical Demands
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State Universitys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Required Experience:
Manager