Careers @ MSU

Position Summary

The Business & Financial Services department in the Division of Student Life and Engagement’s (SLE) is seeking a candidate with accounting and financial analysis experience and strong supervisory and leadership experience to direct and develop a team of accountants; oversees the operational activities of the SLE Business & Financial Services department; manages and assists in planning fiscal and administrative procedures directly related to the management or general business operations of the unit or its customers; formulates, affects, interprets and/or implements management policies or operating practices; hires, trains, and mentors team in all business and accounting operations, policies, and procedures; The unit is fast paced, responding to, and supporting our partners’ business and operational decisions.  This position is part of a leadership team for the unit that directs and assesses unit operations and institutes continuous improvements to workflow and process. Our team supports SLE’s Culinary Services and Auxiliary Sports Group Departments with combined revenues near $200 million.  Work is performed in the 1855 Place building in East Lansing, Michigan.

• Implements solutions for business and financial operations to improve organizational processes and outcomes.
• Oversees internal and external financial accounts and controls.
• Utilizes operational/processing expertise and leverages technology to develop clear action plans with results-oriented goals for measuring success.
• Reports critical information to senior leadership including data findings, metrics, Key Performance Indicators, market trends, and other business data points.
• Evaluates current processes and leads the implementation of business solutions.
• Analyzes data and report findings and seeks root causes and develops solutions and recommendations. 
• Designs creative high quality business solutions that are on-time and on-budget by effectively managing resources.
• Develops top quality reports and delivers well-organized, impactful presentations.
• Creates processes to ensure confidentiality and privacy of employee information and organizational data.
• Demonstrates awareness and appreciation for the global multi-dimensional and diverse perspectives of all, and makes decisions based upon experience, data, facts, and reasoned judgement in the organization’s line of business.
• Hires, trains, and mentors staff on all MSU & SLE business and financial processes and procedures.

All positions in SLE are designated as critical status. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or other emergency conditions, you will be expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension. If you have an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of your normally scheduled work hours remotely, you may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community. If you have a permanent, on-going, and/or pervasive condition that may impede your ability to work on-site, please contact the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) at rcpd.msu.edu/get-started. 

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related field; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in accounting and financial analysis and office procedures/administration; experience in a supervisory role; experience with word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation software and/or desktop publishing, web page software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

Cover Letter, Resume, and 3 Professional References

Work Hours

Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM; may include infrequent evenings and weekends during MSU home football games or other peak business times.

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.

Bidding eligibility ends on 8/20/2024 at 11:55 PM