Chief Financial Officer

4 weeks ago

Helena, United States State of Montana Full time

Job Overview:

This position is the Office of Public Instruction’s chief financial officer, also supervising the Division of Operations and having primary responsibility for all the financial decisions in the agency and is also responsible for the management of that division. 

Directs the Division’s activities to accomplish OPI’s mission, goals, and objectives by implementing sound management practices, organizing, and assigning work to subordinate supervisors and staff; establishing priorities, methods, and deadlines; allocating human and financial resources; providing general guidance and technical assistance to staff; and monitoring outcomes to ensure objectives are met and tasks completed.

 The position represents the State Superintendent at legislative sessions, recommending and drafting legislation, audits, developing, and presenting testimony before legislative committees, and presenting and defending the OPI budget before appropriations committees. Assigns fiscal note preparation to staff and ensures fiscal notes are submitted on time and adhere to state and agency standards. Prepares bill summaries for OPI Summary of Legislation Related to K-12 Education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):

Required for the first day of work:

·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 several diverse programs and information systems is essential.

·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.

·Knowledge of the Montana political and legislative processes, including strong negotiation, presentation, and lobbying skills.

·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, 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

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

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience ):

·Master’s degree, in Accounting, Business Administration, or related degree.

·Five years of job-related work experience.

·Three years of senior-level management experience.

·Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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