Chief Financial Officer, DAFVM Fiscal Affairs - Starkville - Mississippi State University

Description

The Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine (DAFVM) is a vital part of Mississippi State University's mission to provide research, teaching, and Extension outreach. As the Executive Director of DAFVM Fiscal Affairs, you will play a critical role in supporting the Vice President for the Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine.

• Serve as the primary fiscal representative for DAFVM and coordinate efforts with separately appropriated unit fiscal officers on management of funds.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and objectives; develop strategic and tactical directions for the division and implement projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals.
• Coordinate, design, and implement internal financial reporting systems, financial controls, and management information systems in coordination with the automated financial reporting systems of the university.

This position requires a strong leader who can analyze and problem solve, including long-term financial planning. The successful candidate will have experience in discreetly dealing with highly sensitive, confidential information.