Senior Admin. Business Professional/S

MSU Careers Recent Jobs; East Lansing (MI); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Michigan State University invites applications for a leadership role overseeing accounting, financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and business operations within RHS.

The position emphasizes supervising staff, implementing process improvements, and ensuring GAAP/GASB compliance while aligning with university policies and regulatory requirements. It is onsite for six months, moving to a hybrid schedule thereafter.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge equivalent to that normally acquired by completing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field; 5-8 years of related and progressively more responsible work experience in accounting; advanced knowledge of GAAP, GASB standards, FASB standards, financial reporting, internal controls, risk management, financial analysis, and staff supervision.

Aufgaben

• Oversee portions of the accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end and year-end close processes; interpret and apply GAAP/GASB standards within the University environment; review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements; support audits.
• Supervise professional staff, conduct evaluations, coach employees, and support succession planning and cross-training.
• Lead internal control development, risk assessments, compliance monitoring, policy development, and corrective action planning.
• Lead process improvement efforts, workflow redesign, financial systems initiatives, and cross-functional projects.
• Serve as Fiscal Officer, monitor budgets and financial performance, and advise leadership on resource allocation and financial impacts.
• Liaise with divisional and operational committees for business and financial consultation and integration.

Kenntnisse

Accounting leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Risk management

Staff supervision

Process improvement

Budget monitoring

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

FASB knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Word processing

Database

Spreadsheet

Presentation software

Desktop publishing

Web page software

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

This position provides leadership and oversight for accounting, financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and business operations within RHS. This role serves as a key financial liaison ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, university policy, and regulatory requirements.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Accounting Leadership and Financial Reporting (25%) – Oversee portions of the accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end and year-end close processes; interpret and apply GASB standards within the University environment while maintaining a strong understanding of GAAP and FASB principles to support business operations, financial analysis, and reporting/certifications as needed; review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements; support internal and external audits.
• Supervision and Staff Development (25%) – Supervise professional staff, conduct evaluations, coach employees, and support succession planning and cross-training.
• Internal Controls, Compliance and Risk Management (15%) – Lead internal control development, risk assessments, compliance monitoring, policy development, and corrective action planning.
• Process Improvement and Strategic Initiatives (15%) – Lead process improvement efforts, workflow redesign, financial systems initiatives, and cross-functional projects.
• Financial Management and Business Operations (10%) – Serve as Fiscal Officer, monitor budgets and financial performance, and advise leadership on resource allocation and financial impacts.
• Leadership and Divisional Engagement (10%) – Serves as a liaison to divisional and operational committees for business and financial consultation and integration.

This position will be fully onsite for the first six months, followed by the option to switch to a hybrid schedule of 3 days onsite, 2 days remote. This is not a fully remote position.

All positions in RHS Are designated as criticalstatus. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or other emergency conditions, you will be expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension. If you have an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of your normally scheduled work hours remotely, you may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community. If you have a permanent, on-going, and/or pervasive condition that may impede your ability to work on-site, please contact the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) at rcpd.msu.edu/get-started.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field; 5-8 years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in accounting; advanced knowledge of GAAP, GASB standards, FASB standards, financial reporting, internal controls, risk management, financial analysis, and staff supervision; or in performing responsibilities related to the operational activities of the employing unit; experience in a supervisory role; experience with word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation software and/or desktop publishing, web page software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

CPA, Masters degree, higher education accounting experience, and advanced financial reporting expertise.

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

Resume, cover letter, three (3) professional references.

Work Hours

Standard Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with occasional nights and weekends due to business need.

Website

https://rhs.msu.edu/

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 October 6, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.

Advertised: Sep 30, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 13, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time