MAU Financial Officer/S

Position Summary

The Ag. Bio. Research Budget Director provides strategic leadership, management and oversight for the financial planning, implementation and reporting for Major Administrative Unit (MAU) Ag. Bio. Researh 57 funding encompassing $52 million in budgeted resources allocated across eight MAUs within the university, including general funds, state-appropriated funds and federal capacity funds.

The position also oversees MAU 57’s grant portfolio – more than $81 million in awarded funding. This role is responsible for developing financial analyses, forecasts, projections, and reports that support informed decision-making, effective resource management and long-term strategic planning. As a member of the Ag. Bio.

Research Director’s Office leadership team, the Budget Director serves as a trusted advisor on financial, budgetary, and operational matters that shape organizational strategy and resource allocation. The Budget Director provides oversight of the Director’s Office financial operations, research administration and grant support functions and the fiscal management of affiliated centers and institutes.

The position serves as a key resource to Ag. Bio. Research units providing guidance on complex financial and administrative matters, identifying solutions to fiscal challenges and ensuring responsible stewardship of public and institutional resources. In addition, the Budget Director contributes to the development and implementation of organizational goals, strategic priorities, policies and procedures while promoting operational excellence, accountability, continuous improvement and sound financial management across the organization.

40% Directs and manage budget processes; oversight of expenditure authorization; lead development, implementation and monitoring of operating budgets and multi-year financial plans; prepare forecasts, projections, analyses and reports to support strategic planning; ensure compliance with university, state and federal financial spending and reporting requirements.

30% Serves as a member of leadership team and contribute to development and implementation of organizational goals, priorities, financial strategies, policies and procedures; advise leaders on financial planning, budget strategies, organizational risks and resource management; lead or coordinate special projects, analyses and reports that support initiatives and strategic objectives; identifies opportunities to improve business practices and operational effectiveness.

30% Oversee financial and business operations of Director’s office; supervise and develop administrative and financial support staff fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement; provide financial oversight, budgeting, reconciliation and reporting for affiliated centers and institutes.

Minimum Requirements Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business or a related field; more than eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in education, government, or industry experience in planning, finance, budgeting processes and budget development/analysis of audit/financial compliance standards; knowledge of economics, business administration, and quantitative methods, including statistics using computer analytical models and systems analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications Excellent communication, teamwork, and analytical skills; supervisory or leadership experience; a track record of solving complex problems with practical, results-oriented solutions; pre- and/or post-award research administration experience; and the ability to collaborate openly and transparently with colleagues.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Application Materials Please provide a cover letter and resume Work Hours STANDARD 8-5 Remote Work Statement MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly.

Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon. Bidding eligibility ends November 11, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.