Serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the University, provides leadership and is responsible for overall direction and control of many of the University financial, campus safety and facility functions. A key individual in planning for the University's future, monitoring its present, and reviewing its past.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or closely related field.
- Seven or more years of progressively responsible finance or accounting experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively via written and verbal communication.
- Proficient in the use of accounting and budgeting, cost and financial analysis, financial planning, forecasting, cash flow oversight, and financial reporting.
- Effectiveness in formulating, interpreting, analyzing, and explaining administrative policies, procedures, law, and reports to various constituencies.
- Ability to present information university-wide in understandable terms that provides realistic picture of the financial state of the university.
- Leadership experience managing financial teams or units.
Preferred Qualification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or other relevant certifications
- Experience in higher education, K-12 education, or government
- Experience leading transformational change
- Knowledgeable in physical plant operations, planning, construction, and remodeling.
- Knowledgeable in campus safety and security issues.
- Experience in the Minnesota State System
- Experience utilizing the Workday system
- Knowledge in the operations of educational institutions and/or government funded operations.
Priority will be given to those who apply by 3/31/2026.
SMSU is accepting nominations for this position. Please complete the nomination form linked here or found on the SMSU Job Opportunities website.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday - Friday; 8:00 am -4:30 pm
Telework (Yes/No)
No
About
Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.