Budget Analyst Supervisor

State of Montana•Helena, MT

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About The Position

This position administers and supervises the Budget Analysis and Grant Accounting section of the Finance Division. It oversees professional accounting, budgeting, and fiscal grant management services for federal grants and governmental budgets. The role establishes SABHRS accounting structures and develops internal accounting systems and controls for financial operations, budget reviews, and grant management; distributes funds to subrecipients; monitors subgrantees for compliance with federal requirements and grant provisions; and provides technical assistance and training to subrecipients. The position supervises three grant accountants and three budget analysts and ensures the unit’s work complies with applicable policies, rules, and regulations. Federal requirements and grant provisions vary by program and may change frequently. The position is with the Montana Office of Public Instruction. Applicants must reside in Montana. The agency describes its workforce as a diverse group of professionals supporting education and serving students, families, school districts, education professionals, and adult learners. The role is in the PERS retirement system.

Requirements

Two years of accounting experience.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field; other combinations of education and experience may be considered case by case.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and methods.
Knowledge of state personnel policies and procedures.
Knowledge of SABHRS and state accounting policy.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques, including hiring, discipline, performance appraisals, and developing work plans, goals, and objectives.
Proficiency in Excel.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve financial recording and reporting problems and accurately interpret fiscal and accounting records.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work congenially with diverse professional, technical, and clerical personnel at various technical levels.
Good listening and questioning skills.
Ability to exercise appropriate precision to complete projects and execute job responsibilities successfully.
Ability to stay focused amid multiple deadlines and challenging or uncertain situations.
Must reside in Montana.

Responsibilities

Administer and supervise the Finance Division’s Budget Analysis and Grant Accounting section.
Monitor and control professional accounting, budgeting, and fiscal grant management services for federal grants and governmental budgets.
Establish SABHRS accounting structures and develop internal accounting systems and controls for financial operations, budget reviews, and grant management.
Distribute funds to subrecipients.
Conduct fiscal monitoring of subgrantees to ensure compliance with federal laws, rules, regulations, and individual grant provisions.
Provide technical assistance and training to subrecipients.
Supervise three grant accountants and three budget analysts.
Ensure the unit’s work complies with applicable policies, rules, and regulations.