Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement · 16 hours ago
Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Funds Manager
Bozeman, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$55K/yr - $55K/yrMontana State University - Office of Student Engagement is seeking a Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Funds Manager to join their research and economic development fiscal management team. The primary role involves ensuring the compliant and strategic use of F&A recovery funds while providing oversight, guidance, and analytics to support institutional planning and decision-making.
Events Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide guidance and training to departments on F&A usage, documentation requirements, and policy updates
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with research partners, administrative units, and campus stakeholders
Review and approve F&A expenditures and supporting documentation to ensure alignment with federal, state, and institutional policies
Maintain documentation and internal controls to support audit readiness, identify potential risks, and recommend process improvements
Monitor and authorize fund transfers and open or close accounts to support accurate fund management and alignment with research initiatives
Refine naming conventions for accounts and funds to improve clarity, consistency, and usability
Track and report on F&A expenditures to provide visibility into fund utilization and support decision-making
Contribute to budget planning related to F&A distributions, commitments, and projections
Analyze spending trends and provide recommendations for the strategic use of F&A resources
Assist in the development and refinement of policies governing the allocation and use of F&A funds
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience, demonstrating a strong foundation in financial principles
A record of progressively responsible fiscal management, including experience preparing and monitoring financial reports
Ability to interpret, apply, and clearly communicate complex policies and procedures related to fund management and compliance to diverse stakeholders including faculty, staff, and administration
Proficiency with computerized financial systems, spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software to manage, analyze, and report financial data effectively
Capable of independently managing complex financial oversight responsibilities and making sound decisions with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Master's degree in accounting, finance, business management, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Administrative and fiscal management experience in an institution of higher education
Knowledge of cost accounting principles and familiarity with State and Federal regulations, including OMB Uniform Guidance Circular
Demonstrated skills with grants and contract administration and reporting
Knowledge of MSU and State of Montana policies and procedures
Benefits
Benefits Eligible
Company
Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement
The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) provides and facilitates student engagement opportunities for MSU students through a variety of programs, events, services, and activities on the Bozeman campus.
Founded in 2015
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase