Financial & Operations Manager

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University is seeking a professional to manage and coordinate the business operations of a department. Responsibilities include budget preparation, accounting, purchasing, and staff policy administration to ensure compliant financial management.

The role emphasizes developing and implementing financial reporting systems, internal controls, and records maintenance, with collaboration across university offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or management minimum.
• Experience levels vary by level as described in the minimum qualifications.
• Substitutions may apply per HR policy.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily financial activities: budget prep, control, accounting, purchasing, and planning.
• Supervises staff, allocates work, trains, and evaluates performance.
• Designs and implements internal financial reporting systems and controls.
• Maintains records and prepares operating budgets with the budget office.
• Coordinates disbursement reports and management information reports.
• Negotiates contracts for services with purchasing.
• Manages cash, accounts receivable, and collections.
• Oversees policies and procedures for efficient unit operation.
• Coordinates financial aspects of research proposals and funding.
• Participates in planning and outreach activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget management

Financial reporting

Staff supervision

Contract negotiation

Accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or management

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or management plus three years’ experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or management plus six years’ experience

Tools

BANNER system

CAYUSE

Concur

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Job description

Mississippi State University is seeking a professional to manage and coordinate the business operations of a department. Responsibilities include budget preparation, accounting, purchasing, and staff policy administration to ensure compliant financial management.

The role emphasizes developing and implementing financial reporting systems, internal controls, and records maintenance, with collaboration across university offices.