IT Financial Officer / MAU Financial Officer/S

Position Summary

The Office of the Associate Chief Information Officer is responsible for cross unit strategy, planning and operational services and processes.  Reporting to the Associate Chief Information Officer within the Office of the ACIO, the IT Financial Officer will primarily perform the following duties:

• Oversee budget, accounting, billing, and inventory management services.
• Lead the annual budget process; acting as financial advisor for executive directors, managers, and supervisors; plans and coordinates the preparation and administration of the operating budget for MSU IT.
• Produce, prepare, and analyze financial data and models to be consumed at all levels of the MSU IT organization and assist in decision-making process. 
• Acts as subject matter expert for financial related matters. Provides training opportunities for staff on financial policies, procedures, and business processes. 
• Leads and directs implementations of solutions within the Finance and Budget area to improve organizational processes and outcomes. Manages Finance and Budget projects.

Michigan State University (MSU) is a top 100 global university located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capitol. The MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as over 52,000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.

MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are essential elements, vital to the culture MSU Information Technology endeavors to cultivate.  This includes providing opportunities and access for all people which incorporate differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status and socioeconomic background.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree; more than eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in in financial management; experience with financial statements, general ledger accounting and budgeting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supervising and leading budget, accounting, billing, or inventory teams.
• Experience with advanced reporting tools such as excel pivot tables.
• Experience using  enterprise budget and financial systems such as Spartan Financial Planner and Kuali Financial System.
• Professional designations or certifications (e.g., Certified Public Accountant).

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 and cover letter

Special Instructions

Please provide three professional references who are knowledgeable of your work.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://tech.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.