NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Finance Officer (Natural Resource Trust Authority)
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$75K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is responsible for managing the Natural Resources Trust Authority, which focuses on financial assurance related to environmental and energy regulatory programs. The Finance Officer will oversee financial instruments ensuring compliance with regulations and safeguarding the state’s fiscal and environmental interests.
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Responsibilities
Administer and oversee financial assurance instruments across all regulated program areas
Evaluate and validate financial instruments for statutory and regulatory compliance
Maintain and update all instruments in SONRIS, tracking active, pending, and expiring instruments
Monitor expirations and renewals, coordinating with operators and financial institutions to prevent coverage lapses
Manage collections and enforcement, including calling defaulted instruments, submitting claims, and supporting formal enforcement actions
Reconcile bank and custodial accounts, verify fund flows, and investigate discrepancies
Generate and track invoices for financial assurance fees, maintain receivables logs, and escalate delinquent accounts
Collaborate with various C&E offices and divisions to align financial assurance with project timelines and compliance
Prepare monthly financial reports and dashboards for the NRTA Board and SMEB
Identify and implement process improvements, including digitization, workflow automation, and template standardization
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, economics, or a closely related field
Five (5) years of progressive experience in financial analysis, banking, public finance, or regulatory financial assurance
Demonstrated experience with financial instruments such as surety bonds, letters of credit, and escrow agreements in either public or private sector roles
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to financial detail and regulatory context
Proficiency in spreadsheet modeling and data platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface across technical, administrative, and external stakeholders
Preferred
Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA, CTP) are strongly preferred
Familiarity with government processes related to fund collection, bonding, and permitting compliance is highly desirable
Experience with ERP, workflow, or financial tracking systems is a plus
Benefits
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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