Fiscal Section Supervisor

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality’s Water Quality Division Fiscal Section Supervisor is a member of the division’s leadership team and leads day-to-day fiscal operations, including budgeting and contract oversight. The position supports four bureaus with diverse funding sources, including state special revenue, federal grants, and the general fund. It coordinates fiscal activities across the division, supports program needs, and aligns division fiscal operations with department-wide financial processes. The role requires experience in both budgeting and accounting and includes supervision of two employees. It reports to the Division Administrator and works closely with division program leaders, the Department’s Financial Services Bureau, and the Chief Financial Officer.

The Water Quality Division works to advance the mission of clean water from peaks to prairies. The Department of Environmental Quality’s goal is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana, and it values leadership, accountability, customer service, efficiency, excellence, and decision making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field that includes direct experience in accounting or management.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible accounting, budgeting, or directly related experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading people; formal supervisory experience is not required.
• Experience in both budgeting and accounting.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Applicants must describe in their cover letter how their education, knowledge, and skills have prepared them for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Education or experience in a related field.
• Experience in government accounting and budgeting, including the Statewide Accounting, Budgeting, and Human Resources System (SABHRS) and IBARS.
• Experience with the legislative process.

Responsibilities

• Lead the division’s day-to-day fiscal operations, including budgeting and contract oversight.
• Coordinate fiscal activities across the division and support program needs.
• Align division fiscal operations with department-wide financial processes.
• Supervise two employees.
• Work closely with division program leaders, the Department’s Financial Services Bureau, and the Chief Financial Officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager