Associate Director of Accounting​/Controller

Montana State University is hiring an Associate Director of Accounting/Controller for the Museum of the Rockies. The role involves managing daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and MSU policies, producing timely financial statements, and overseeing annual financial audits, while providing leadership and customer service throughout the organization.

• Manage accounting operations including accounts payable, general ledger, purchasing cards, debt service, construction, fixed assets, and accounts receivable.
• Implement and enforce accounting policies for organizational compliance.
• Produce monthly financial statements and manage annual financial audits.
• Collaborate with department managers, finance team, auditors, and university offices to ensure accurate reporting.
• Maintain cash account management and grant compliance working with Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP).
• Supervise and train accounting personnel and assist with human resource functions in collaboration with university HR.
• Expertise with Blackbaud Financial Edge, Blackbaud Altru, and Xtrulink required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field plus nonprofit accounting experience maintaining GAAP and GASB compliance.
• Salary range of $68,000 - $78,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Position supervises staff and requires excellent communication and organizational skills.