Finance Manager

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Job description

Why Montana?

It's an all-round great place! Montana, the Treasure State, or fondly referred to as "Big Sky Country," is the 4th largest state in the U.S., populated by 1,070,000 people and 2,600,000 cows (a 2.43 cow-to-person ratio). If you are seeking refuge from the big city in these uncertain times, Montana is the place for you. Magnificent Glacier National Park resides in Montana, along with the northern corner of Yellowstone National Park. We have 28 million acres of public land waiting for you to explore and enjoy, including 10 national forests, 16 wilderness areas, 54 state parks, the mighty Missouri River, and numerous other lakes and streams. Natural beauty, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, fishing, hunting, camping, boating, wildlife, birds-these set the backdrop for the culture. To round out its appeal, Montana has strong universities, friendly neighbors, and has been identified as the top 2021 "best state to start a small business," while also ranking in the top 5 for states with the best business tax climates and having a strong high-tech presence.

Why Helena?

It's conveniently and centrally located-nestled in the Prickly Pear Valley in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains-and rich in history. As the capital city and county seat of Lewis & Clark County, Helena is the 6th largest city in the state, with just over 33,000 people. While smaller in size, Helena boasts a vibrant cultural center with a busy event calendar, eclectic shopping and summer farmer's market, art galleries, live theater, natural hot spring spas, terrific local bands, great restaurants, local microbreweries, and an epic trail system.

Learn more about moving to and living in Helena, Montana here.

Why CSI?

We are charged with protecting Montanans. As the State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI), we are a criminal justice agency protecting Montana's consumers by ensuring fairness, transparency, and access for two of the state's largest industries-securities and insurance. The agency is committed to consumer education and advocacy, holding bad actors accountable, lowering insurance costs, and reducing unnecessary regulations for Montana businesses. We know you have many employment opportunities available to you. But just as we caught your attention with the appeal of a small-city, mountain life, we will also appeal to you in creating your professional working environment. The CSI is an efficient, highly regarded, professional regulatory agency with responsibility for consumer protection of insurance and securities purchasers. Our success derives from having effective working relationships, built on mutual trust and respect for each other's skills and abilities. We will challenge you to be the best you can be in both your individual competencies and as a team-player. We have created an environment for success and will work hard to provide opportunity for you to progress in your career with mentorship, education, training, and certifications.

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous benefits.

* Work/life balance
* Medical, dental, and vision coverage
* Retirement plans
* Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
* Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
* A vibrant Employee Assistance Program
* State of Montana employment may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether or not you may qualify.

Additional benefit package information is available here.

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Job Overview

The Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, Montana State Auditor's Office, is seeking applicants for the position of Accounting Supervisor. This position is responsible for establishing, implementing and overseeing the financial administration and budgeting for the agency. This position exercises leadership, direction, supervision and administration under applicable laws, rules, and regulations, to accomplish the work of the Central Management Division within broad policy guidance and direction established by the Commissioner and executive management team. The successful candidate in this position will be responsible for providing overall responsibility for managing, directing, and coordinating the activities of the Central Services Department.

This position reports to the Chief of Staff at the State Auditor's Office and directly supervises four team members.

What are we looking for? To be successful in this position, you should possess extensive knowledge in the following areas:

* Governmental accounting and auditing standards
* Montana statutes and State of Montana Policies and Procedures
* Concepts and theories of financial management, accounting processes and theories, including governmental accounting and budgeting
* Public administration and legislative process
* State of Montana budget process
* State of Montana purchasing laws and regulations
* Statewide Accounting, Budgeting and Human Resource System (SABHRS)
* Online Accounting Systems
* Management Practices

The key essential functions of this position include the following:

* Develops, directs the modification of, and reviews agency policies and procedures, and agency information contained within the Statewide Accounting, Budgeting and Human Resource System (SABHRS), by performing financial and data-system analysis and review.
* Designs, implements, and coordinates monitoring of the internal controls for the agency.
* Directs the approval of the agency's SABHRS activity, reconciliations, and integration. Assists with the assignment of security rights, establishing procedures, and may review activity periodically.
* Reviews grants and new programs for fiscal requirements. Advises the Commissioner, the executive management team, and bureau chiefs on fiscal policy, direction, and interpretation.
* Establishes and maintains controls to ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance of all financial and budget activity by researching and analyzing problems and identifying and implementing solutions.
* Prepares financial schedules and various reports for both internal agency personnel and external stakeholders to include Legislators, other agencies, and the public, by compiling and organization financial data. Prepares legislative information requests as necessary.
* Acts as the agency's liaison to the Legislative Auditor's Office, preparing schedules, verifying accuracy of financial schedules, providing information, and implementing audit recommendations.
* Oversees the development and the implementation of the agency biennial budget in collaboration with the Commissioner and the executive management team according to program goals and objectives, legislative intent, and departmental and program priorities.
* Formulates and recommends agency position and action pertaining to budget issues by reviewing all cost projections, revenue and expenditure forecasts, fund balance monitoring, and related analyses in accordance with goals and objectives.
* Presents detailed fiscal schedules and projections to Commissioner and executive management.
* Coordinates, in collaboration with the Commissioner and executive management team, the submission and defense of the agency's executive budget requests by performing, assigning and reviewing the research and compilation of financial information for budget composition, and responding to inquiries and questions.
* Prepares or reviews budgetary documents for content, accuracy, and adherence to the agency's goals and objectives, legislative intent, and federal guidelines. Recommends and implements fiscal operational corrections as authorized.
* Provides information and assists in the preparation of new and revised agency policies and procedures.
* Makes major reallocation decisions and requests additional funds or spending authority based on monitoring statistical and management performance reports for all departmental activities.
* Prepares, coordinates, monitors, and submits fiscal notes for the agency. Entails reviewing legislation, determining fiscal impact, and submitting the information in a clear, concise, and factual manner.
* Takes the lead role and acts as the agency's liaison to the Governor's Office of Budget and Program Planning and the Legislative Fiscal Division, prepares budget information, and answers questions from others.
* Presents information and materials at legislative hearings to support the agency's biennial budget request.
* Manages the agency's fiscal responsibilities for federal grants to ensure compliance with state and federal regulation as well as the terms of the grant. Establishes and maintains communication with grant authorities and recipients.
* Provides technical assistance and training to agency staff on travel, purchasing, budgeting, accounting policies, and fiscal year-end procedures.
* Provides oversight of the performance of the operational support services for central services, using specific knowledge of particular programs, in addition to broad knowledge of governmental organizations and operations, public policy, specific program laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
* Performs personnel management functions required to supervise professional and support staff.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirement:

* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or other related field with a concentration in accounting from an accredited university.
* Minimum of five (5) years of professional governmental accounting and budgeting experience, including supervision.

Preferred:
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