Finance Director, Broadcast Media Center — Strategic Leader

University of Montana; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance package

Mandatory retirement plan

Partial tuition waiver

Wellness program

Job summary

The University of Montana invites applications for a Director of Finance for Broadcast Media Center (BMC), home of Montana Public Radio (MTPR) and KUFM-TV, part of Montana PBS. You will oversee the financial management of MTPR and KUFM-TV, including reporting, budgeting, and staff supervision.

We seek a leader with accounting and HR expertise to strengthen our team, ensure compliance, and provide strategic financial guidance across programming, news, and production units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Management or equivalent experience.
• GAAP knowledge with experience preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Experience presenting financial data to auditors and leadership.
• Strong leadership and oversight of finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial activity and reporting compliance for department grants.
• Advise on budgets and expenditure tracking for proposals.
• Promote sound fiscal management and liaise with auditors.
• Oversee planning and reporting for state appropriations and donor revenue.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial statements and policies.
• Approve payables and funding sources; support accounting systems.
• Develop annual budgets with department directors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

Job description

The University of Montana invites applications for a Director of Finance for Broadcast Media Center (BMC), home of Montana Public Radio (MTPR) and KUFM-TV, part of Montana PBS. You will oversee the financial management of MTPR and KUFM-TV, including reporting, budgeting, and staff supervision.

We seek a leader with accounting and HR expertise to strengthen our team, ensure compliance, and provide strategic financial guidance across programming, news, and production units.