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Director - Financial Services

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Work Type: Administrative
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Accounting/Business and Financial Services

Job Title

Director - Financial Services

Department

Business Office

Salary

$71,227 - $90,103; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Reporting to the University Controller, this position is responsible for the accounting and budget preparation of the University's auxiliary enterprise units; responsible for accounting for renewal and replacement funds and debt service payments on capital asset related debt; and responsible for management of the University's cash reserves and cash flow analysis. Direct and supervise staff responsible for the reconciliations of multi-million dollar University bank accounts; staff responsible for the accurate financial reporting of multi-million in capital assets; and staff responsible for the financial duties and responsibilities of the University's capital outlay program. Performs other related tasks or special projects as assigned.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a relevant area with previous accounting experience.

Required Related Experience

Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in Accounting, or a related area, that include 3 of the total five years' experience in a supervisory capacity.

Required License/Registration/Certification

CPA preferred

Desirable Related Experience

Preference given to candidates with prior higher education experience and/or master's degree

Desirable License/Registration/Certification

CPA preferred

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
  • 13 paid University holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

 

Application Review Date: October 28, 2025

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