State of Montana · 1 day ago
Financial Compliance Manager
Helena, MT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $85K/yrThe State of Montana Department of Administration is seeking a Financial Compliance Manager to provide leadership and management to a team supporting local government compliance. The role involves overseeing operational coordination, policy development, risk management, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting requirements for local governments.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Operational and data coordination and reporting
Policies and procedures development and updates
Risk management, metrics and strategic planning
Managing contracts between Local Governments and Auditors
MCA and ARM research
Ensuring Compliance Supplement guidance document is updated as needed
Overseeing revenue and collections
Internal Audit testing and reporting
Overseeing legislative monitoring and reporting
Overseeing the State Social Security reporting and functions
Overseeing system testing (financial and customer database system), plans and initiatives
Oversight of local government transparency data
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements
Knowledge of federal regulations as they relate to state government, such as federal grant reporting and cost allocation plan development
Knowledge of software interrelationships between applications and databases
Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, both verbally and in writing with technology providers, agency IT support staff, bureau and division management, auditors, and agency accountants, with varying levels of technical knowledge
Ability to effectively work in a team environment, collaborate with others, and build consensus among a group of varying stakeholders
Ability to self-motivate and manage staff independently, with little daily supervision
Ability to prioritize staff workload and juggle multiple projects with strict deadlines
Ability to provide leadership, vision, and direction for staff, as well as guidance and encouragement
Ability to assist bureau and division management with developing and achieving goals and objectives
Ability to use innovation to make improvements to business processes
Ability to interpret and apply regulatory accounting and financial reporting technical literature
Ability to research, develop, and implement accounting policies and/or understand complex issues
Ability to use critical thinking skills to solve problems and anticipate future problems
Ability to establish financial and procedural controls to safeguard state resources
Ability to understand the rules, policies, and laws that govern work and exercise judgment in making necessary decisions
Preferred
Current CPA license
Direct experience with financial accounting systems and/or databases
General knowledge of customer reporting software and terminology
Knowledge of Montana Code Annotated (MCA) and Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM)
Benefits
Work/life Balance
Health Coverage
Retirement plans
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.
Company
State of Montana
State of Montana has a desire to cultivate a workforce consistently able to respond to challenges facing Montana.
Founded in 1889
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adam L. Carpenter, MBA, MSIS
Chief Data Officer
Chris S.
Interim Chief Information Security Officer
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