Chief Financial Officer

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Job description

Office of Public Instruction

PO Box 202501, Helena MT 59

Human Resource Office, th Avenue, Helena,

Internal/External Job Vacancy Announcement

TITLE: Chief Financial Officer

STATUS: Permanent, Full-time

ANNUAL SALARY: $110,000.00

CLOSING DATE: December 3, 2021

REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: Yes

POSITION NO: 9

DEPARTMENT: Office of Public Instruction

UNIT: Operations

LOCATION: 1227

RETIREMENT: Yes

UNION: Not Eligible Position

VEBA: Yes, if you are retirement Eligible

ADDITIONAL SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a Public Employee Retirement position. Full-time employees earn 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, state holidays, health and dental benefits and life insurance. They also receive access to a defined benefit - contribution retirement. More information can be found at

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING: Only the information you submit on your attached resume and supplemental questions will be reviewed to determine if you meet the qualifications. The State of Montana Careers system application will not be considered in this process.

To apply for this position, you must attach the required resume and supplemental questions as separate documents. Supplemental questions located at the bottom of this job announcement are required. Materials not requested in this vacancy announcement will not be considered. (Example: Transcripts and Letters of Reference) Required materials must be received or postmarked by midnight (Mountain Time Zone) on the closing date in order to be considered.

Your resume must include the following information:

Education

All relevant work history, listing employment in chronological order in a month/year format with the most recent job first for the past ten years.

Supervisor's name and phone number for each job.

Detailed description of the duties for each job, major successes, and the reason why you separated.

Applicants claiming employment preference are required to submit proper documentation to in order to receive any preferences. If you indicate your preference status while completing your application process, the system will generate an e-mail with instructions on how to submit the required preference documents.

Procedures to be used in evaluating an applicant's qualifications may include, but not limited to, a resume, supplemental questions, an oral interview, skills based testing and reference checks.

If accommodation for disability is needed during the application or interview processes, please contact the OPI Human Resource Office at or .

The Montana Office of Public Instruction is an equal opportunity employer. Women (and/or) minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Performs the administrative, management and professional duties necessary to direct activities performed by the units in the Department of Operations and school finance. Works with the legislative process, presents publicly, monitors the financial affairs of the agency and the source of funding, ensure the accuracy of all technical support, release of funds to districts and use of resources within the agency.

COMPETENCIES:

Extensive knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of state and school district accounting and budgeting.

Knowledge and skill in management, organization, implementation and operation of a number of diverse programs and information systems is essential.

Extensive knowledge and ability in the operation of the State Accounting Budgeting and Human Resources System (SABHRS), the Budget Office Biennial Budget process, and the Legislative appropriation process.

Thorough knowledge of the Montana political and legislative processes, including strong negotiation, presentation and lobbying skills.

Thorough knowledge of governmental audit requirements and of generally accepted auditing standards.

Ability to interpret laws, regulations, administrative rules, policies and contracts.

Ability to analyze, understand and explain complex financial issues, to identify potential concerns and problems related to those issues, and to recommend effective courses of action.

Ability to effectively work with others, to resolve conflict and negotiate.

Strong computer proficiency. Extensive knowledge and ability in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Effective leadership skills. Ability to select good people who will do the work that needs to be done Ability to empower employees and possess the self-discipline to keep from meddling in the day-to day work.

Possess a growth mindset.

Demonstrate a sense of humor.

Is able to find the Yes in the agency, creating a positive culture of service.

Able to coordinate agency work with the USED, Governor's Budget Office and the State Superintendent's Executive team.

Extensive knowledge of effective personnel practices. Ability to supervise, discipline and direct the activities of subordinate staff through intermediate supervisors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Post-graduate degree or equivalence

Accounting, Finance and Business Administration Experience

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: The supplemental question(s) are scored in a separate phase and are required for this vacancy announcement. Supplemental questions are evaluated on their own merit, so you must include specific information regarding names of employers, dates, job titles, duties, etc. on both your resume and supplemental questions to receive full credit for your qualifications. List the position title and your name at the top of each page. The suggested response is a minimum of ½ a page, but no more than 1 double spaced page per question.

Once you have answered the following supplemental questions, you must upload your responses into the State of Montana recruiting system.

1. What does fiscal accountability to taxpayer funds mean to you?

2. Describe your experience with Zero Based Budgeting including your philosophy regarding Zero Based Budgeting.

3. Do you want to be informed before we contact your present employer?