Finance Director
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Hey there! Were on the lookout for a driven knowledgeable and selfmotivated individual with excellent accounting and organizational skills to join our Montana Lottery team as our agencys Finance Director! We need someone eager to join an energetic team that continuously supports each other in the successful financial management of Lottery goods and services.
If you believe your skills and abilities fit this role then this job is perfect for you!
The Montana Lottery is more than Scratch tickets and milliondollar jackpots. Staffed by Montanans your Lottery supports local economies and important state programs. Created by referendum in 1986 we have been making winners happen ever since! We have paid over $953 million in prizes and returned over $342 million back to the State of Montana. Learn about us at our website.
What is this career opportunity
This position is responsible for administrative fiscal management and advanced technical work in directing the daily operations and accomplishing the goals and objectives of the Montana Lottery. As the Finance Director you are responsible for completing projects and requests from the Lottery Director and the Deputy Director. The successful candidate will perform specialized professional level accounting work to research develop and implement processes in alignment with business needs accounting principles policy rule and law. This position will also be involved with training internal risk assessments and the implementation of internal controls.
This position prepares reviews and monitors SABHRS financial reports and information for accuracy. The Finance Director is responsible for reporting to the commission public and staff the financial status of the agency to ensure timely transfer of beneficiary funds. Knowledge in SABHRS Excel and Word is highly preferred as these are in constant use in this position.
What are we looking for
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in Accounting.
Four years of accounting experience.
Current Montana CPA license as found atMCA if applicable; Other specialty training may substitute for CPA.
Advanced training licensure or certification associated with accounting specialty.
Required to maintain continuing education associated with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.
Competencies:
Analyze and interpret data;
manage at minimum 3 FTEs;
establish and implement an agencys accounting policies internal controls and procedures.
perform specialized accounting duties requiring advanced training or licensure such as forensic accounting duties statewide accounting responsibilities or responsibility for submitting and attesting to the ACFR;
communicate effectively both orally and in writing including being responsible for providing financial information or testimony to legislative committees and/or other public forums;
develop standards controls and policies to safeguard data integrity;
analyze interpret and explain laws and rules related to the agency;
perform management functions including hiring firing performance management discipline work distribution employee development;
exercise judgement and discretion to establish and maintain strong working relationships utilizing strong collaboration facilitation and leadership skills;
view the big picture during daily work and projects;
delegate projects as needed to ensure multiple priorities are met;
utilize all functionality of Microsoft Excel and be proficient in other MS Office products; and
identify problems emerging issues and trends and establish enterprisewide strategies to address them.
Only online applications are accepted. By applying online you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
Does this sound like you
Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume cover letter and three professional business references to include your current or most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted unless you are selected to be a top candidate following interviews.
What can you expect from us in return for your work with our agency
Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:
o Work/life Balance
o Health Coverage
o Retirement plans
o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
o And more
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.
This position requires the successful completion of a background investigation and credit check. This investigation may continue into the time period after you have begun your employment. If the results of the investigation are in the opinion of the Montana Lottery not favorable employment will not continue.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
