Finance Director, Tech Transfer & Startup Incubator

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University Technology Transfer Office is seeking a Finance Director to serve as the primary financial professional for the department. Working with TTO leadership, you will ensure financial integrity, manage resources, and align operations with strategic goals in a fast‑paced, research commercialization environment.

This role oversees budgeting, post‑award grants, licensing revenue, and incubator finances, requiring a CPA-like mindset, strong Excel skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, including budgeting, accounting, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing complex budgets and long-range financial plans.
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Excel and MS Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process, including revenue and expenditure forecasting and alignment of financial resources with departmental priorities.
• Monitor financial performance through budget-to-actual analysis, trend evaluation, and variance reporting; recommend adjustments to maintain financial stability.
• Design, maintain, and enhance financial reporting tools to provide clear, actionable insights for leadership.
• Manage post-award financial administration of grants.
• Oversee royalty accounting, revenue tracking, and licensing reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Enterprise financial systems

Job description

Montana State University Technology Transfer Office is seeking a Finance Director to serve as the primary financial professional for the department. Working with TTO leadership, you will ensure financial integrity, manage resources, and align operations with strategic goals in a fast‑paced, research commercialization environment.

This role oversees budgeting, post‑award grants, licensing revenue, and incubator finances, requiring a CPA-like mindset, strong Excel skills, and the ability to