Strategic Fiscal Operations Manager

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University in Starkville seeks a Fiscal Operations Business Manager to lead budgeting, accounting, and financial planning for the College of Education. You will guide department heads and staff on policies, monitor the operating budget, provide financial reporting, and align resources with strategic priorities.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree with substantial experience in financial management and knowledge of state and university regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and/or accounting.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal management principles.
• Ability to supervise and train staff; organize, prioritize, and schedule work.

Responsibilities

• Directs budgeting and accounting policies and procedures for the college.
• Participates in short- and long-range organizational and operational planning.
• Develops fiscal policies for budget administration, gifts, contracts and grants, and faculty compensation.
• Prepares and monitors the college operating budget.
• Provides financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Ensures compliance with university, state, federal, contractual, and auditing requirements.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Policy development

Staff supervision

Education

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

Job description

Mississippi State University in Starkville seeks a Fiscal Operations Business Manager to lead budgeting, accounting, and financial planning for the College of Education. You will guide department heads and staff on policies, monitor the operating budget, provide financial reporting, and align resources with strategic priorities.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree with substantial experience in financial management and knowledge of state and university regulations.