Position Title: Chief Financial Officer

Description: The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Chief Financial Officer. This position is the Administrator of the Administration Division and is responsible for the strategic design, development, and integration of diverse financial management programs within the agency. Develops and administers Division policies, standards, and program functions to ensure consistency with State and federal regulations, accounting and fiscal operations standards and Department requirements. This position reports to the Deputy Director and directly manages the Administration Division Bureau Chiefs and indirectly manages staff within the Division and throughout the Department. A full application is not required, please just attach a resume and cover letter to your application. The first review of applications will be on December 18, 2023.

For a full job description, please contact Michelle Keeleat mkeele@mt.gov.

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Benefits apply on first day of employment
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Required Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or a related field.
10 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and fiscal management experience or a related field.
5 years of supervisory experience.
Alternative combinations of related experience and education may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Extensive knowledge of the governmental legislative process.
Ability to effectively communicate to address various legislative and public inquiries.
Knowledge of the theory, practices, and techniques of fiscal management with emphasis on governmental fund accounting.
Knowledge of the department's Federal Aid Highway program and intricacies of federal-aid funding and innovative financing of various transportation programs.

Required Application Materials

A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

Other Information

The successful candidate must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition of employment.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

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