Deputy Finance Officer

Deputy Finance Officer

DHS is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to fulfill the duties of Deputy Finance Officer. The Deputy Finance Officer serves as an important strategic partner within DHS. The position will be a part of the leadership team within the Office of Budget & Finance, assist in administering a nearly eight‑hundred‑million‑dollar budget, and will lead and supervise the DHS accounting team.

• work in a high‑impact position;
• engage in a variety of activities;
• lead and direct teams in various business functions;
• work in an organization that improves the lives of many South Dakotans;
• help integrate distinct business units to operate in a unified process.

The Deputy Finance Officer will assist the Chief Financial Officer in leading all aspects of the Department's financial activities. The Office of Budget & Finance is comprised of multiple functional areas including accounting and financial reporting, audits, provider reimbursements, budget, and internal controls. Some of the specific responsibilities of the division include grants management, rate setting, developing reimbursement methodologies, auditing cost reports, oversight and support of accounts payable, managing the accounting and financial reporting of the department, cost allocations, developing annual budget requests, analyzing revenues and expenditures, and monitoring internal controls.

Moving expenses are included.

• experience in finance management;
• exceptional communication skills;
• problem‑solving attitude;
• ability to innovate and take initiative;
• experience as a team leader;
• track record of building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders;
• a bachelor's degree in accounting or related business degree with coursework in accounting and management experience is preferred. A Master of Professional Accountancy or a Certified Public Accountant designation is beneficial but not required.

• generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• principles and practices of public fiscal administration and budget techniques;
• computerized accounting software, including the state's accounting system, Microsoft Excel, Word, Query, and other desktop tools;
• governmental accounting;
• accounting and reporting systems.

• work collaboratively with a variety of groups on fiscal and policy issues;
• supervising and managing people;
• building strong teams;
• clearly presenting complex information to various groups.

• direct revenue and expenditure analysis, including financial, trend, and economic analysis;
• interpret and apply policies, business practices, and federal and state laws and regulations;
• develop recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness;
• lobby and testify before committees of the South Dakota Legislature on fiscal matters;
• fill in for the CFO as needed to represent the department.

To be considered, please attach your cover letter and resume.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

'An Equal Opportunity Employer'