Financial Systems Manager

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of governmental accounting budgeting and financial reporting.

• Ability to build complex financial models databases and excel templates.

• Knowledge of financial theory and principles of business management operations and practices.

• Advanced skill in Excel with a strong fluency in formulas and functions (e.g. Pivot Tables Vlookup charts tables and / or other related software packages).

• Meet minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in accounting finance business administration or a related field.

  • Five years or more of progressively responsible experience in financial systems or cost allocation.

  • Two years or more of supervisory or management experience.

  • CPA preferred but not required.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position may be eligible for a statutory 2.5% an hour base pay increase effective July 1 2026.

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at .

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Business and Financial Services Division in Helena.

The Financial Systems Manager leads the integration of cost allocation and APD financial management functions across DPHHS. This position is responsible for overseeing the Departments cost allocation methodologies federal compliance for IT systems funding and financial planning for large-scale IT procurements. The role ensures strategic alignment of financial systems with federal and state regulations supervises a team of accountants and analysts and serves as a key liaison with federal agencies.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health safety well-being and empower independence. By joining our department you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montanas comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage retirement plans paid vacation sick leave and holidays work/life balance and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) addition DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.