Senior Financial Operations Partner

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Missouri is seeking a Senior Business Support Specialist to provide advanced fiscal, administrative, and operational support for MU Extension's Agriculture & Environment Administration. The role manages complex budgets across multiple funding sources and serves as the primary business operations partner for the statewide farm and center portfolio.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of administrative or fiscal experience, with a preference

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience.
• Two years of experience in administrative or fiscal capacity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary business operations and fiscal liaison for MU Extension, Agriculture & Environment Administration and the farm/center portfolio; manage and reconcile complex budgets and accounts; review financial activity; monitor revenues and expenditures; ensure fiscal accountability across multiple IDs and funding sources.
• Prepare and analyze fiscal and operational reports (budget-to-actual, projections, cost recovery tracking, account reconciliations); provide recommendations for planning and resource allocation.
• Advise faculty, staff, farm directors, center managers on fiscal processes, purchasing requirements, financial coding, and policies; interpret and communicate policy requirements; resolve complex issues.
• Review purchasing card, travel and expense activity, reconciliations; provide guidance and training to address findings and improve controls.
• Lead and coordinate administrative and fiscal support; onboard/train staff; document standardized processes to improve efficiency and service.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting or related area

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

University of Missouri is seeking a Senior Business Support Specialist to provide advanced fiscal, administrative, and operational support for MU Extension's Agriculture & Environment Administration. The role manages complex budgets across multiple funding sources and serves as the primary business operations partner for the statewide farm and center portfolio.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of administrative or fiscal experience, with a preference