Financial Compliance Manager

Overview

Job Description - Financial Compliance Manager )

Position Title:

Financial Compliance Manager - )

Why should you consider working here? We know you have other options, but we invite you to consider the State of Montana Department of Administration (DOA). We focus on building effective working relationships based on trust and respect, challenge you to excel, and strive to provide an environment where you can succeed. You can learn more about the DOA here.

What is this career opportunity?

The Local Government Services Bureau (LGSB) provides compliance and technical assistance to more than 1,300 local government entities across the state. LGSB works with counties, cities & towns, school districts, and special districts to ensure uniform financial accountability and to assist with statutory financial and budgetary reporting requirements. The bureau also includes Local Government Records Management and State Social Security Administration functions.

We are a small, close-knit group with a passion for supporting local governments.

LGSB is seeking a Financial Compliance Manager who provides management and leadership to our Business Systems Analyst, Financial Data Analyst and the State Social Security Administrator. You would report to the LGSB Bureau Chief and work closely with the Accounting Compliance Manager in providing accounting support and bureau operations. If you have a desire to provide exceptional customer service, identify and improve areas in need of process improvement, and can lead and motivate a team, you could be the right candidate.

Other responsibilities include:

• 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

Work location and schedule You will have telework eligibility, with required weekly in-office days in Helena. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy.

What are we looking for?

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; AND

It would be great if you have a current CPA license. Direct experience with financial accounting systems and/or databases and general knowledge of customer reporting software and terminology are appreciated.

Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience; OR

Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Knowledge of:

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Federal regulations as they relate to state government, such as federal grant reporting and cost allocation plan development

Software interrelationships between applications and databases

Montana Code Annotated (MCA) and Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) is helpful but can be obtained on the job.

Ability to:

Communicate effectively and diplomatically with technology providers, agency IT support staff, bureau and division management, auditors, and agency accountants at varying levels of technical knowledge

Work well in a team environment, collaborate, and build consensus among diverse stakeholders

Self-motivate and manage staff independently with minimal supervision

Prioritize workload and juggle multiple projects with strict deadlines

Provide leadership, vision, and direction for staff, and offer guidance and encouragement

Assist management with developing and achieving goals and objectives

Use innovation to improve business processes

Responsibilities (continued):

• Interpret and apply regulatory accounting and financial reporting technical literature
• Research, develop, and implement accounting policies and/or address complex issues
• Use critical thinking to solve problems and anticipate future issues
• Establish financial and procedural…