Strategic Finance Manager - Engineering Dept

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

Job summary

Mississippi State University is seeking a full-time financial manager for the Mechanical Engineering department. The role involves managing budget and financial activities, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The candidate must hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or management, with various experience levels accepted. This position is based at the Main Campus in Starkville, MS, and is key to the development of departmental budgets and operational financial processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or management is required.
• Experience in financial management and/or accounting varies by level.
• Substitutions allowed with business credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial activities including budgeting and accounting.
• Supervise staff and evaluate performance.
• Coordinate internal financial reporting systems.

Skills

Organizing resources

Interpersonal communication

Budget management

Customer service principles

Proposal submission platforms

Record-keeping systems

BANNER system

Education

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

Job description

Mississippi State University is seeking a full-time financial manager for the Mechanical Engineering department. The role involves managing budget and financial activities, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The candidate must hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or management, with various experience levels accepted. This position is based at the Main Campus in Starkville, MS, and is key to the development of departmental budgets and operational financial processes.