Process Improvement Lead

State of Montana • Helena, MT

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Process Improvement Lead supports the Internal Control and Compliance Officer by evaluating internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational processes to identify risks and recommend improvements. This role conducts compliance reviews, assesses internal controls, and helps design and implement monitoring processes to ensure adherence to federal and state regulations, including Uniform Guidance. This position requires interpreting and applying complex accounting, auditing, and regulatory standards to support informed decision-making and effective risk management. The Process Improvement Lead reports to the Internal Control and Compliance Officer and does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Government Auditing Standards and Federal laws and regulations, including Uniform Guidance.
• Ability to present ideas and information including complex and technical material in a logical sequence others can understand.
• Skilled in building rapport, establishing strong cooperative working relationships, and can interact with a variety of people.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance; Accounting is preferred.
• Five years of audit, grant management, other job-related work experience; Audit or Grant Management is preferred.
• Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting is preferred.
• Audit or Grant Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Internal Control and Compliance Officer by evaluating internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational processes to identify risks and recommend improvements.
• Conducts compliance reviews.
• Assesses internal controls.
• Helps design and implement monitoring processes to ensure adherence to federal and state regulations, including Uniform Guidance.
• Provides technical guidance on audit and compliance matters.
• Collaborates with leadership to improve processes across the department.
• Monitors corrective action plans.
• Prepares compliance reports.
• Verifies that policies and procedures are documented, implemented, and communicated.
• Delivers training on compliance requirements to program, financial, and compliance staff.

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

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