Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Deputy Chief Financial OfficerThe Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you! The Office of Financial Services at the Department of Corrections is a mission critical support team that keeps the agency's work on solid fiscal footing, from budget strategy to day to day financial operations. This unit leads the stewardship of public funds through rigorous budget management, accounting, procurement, and contract oversight, helping ensure that scarce resources are directed where they have the greatest impact on public safety and offender rehabilitation. Team members collaborate closely with facilities, programs, and external partners to maintain strong internal controls, transparent reporting, and compliant financial practices, all while supporting innovative solutions such as secure inmate trust account services and modern payment systems for families and stakeholders. Joining this office means working with professionals who are committed to accuracy, integrity, and service, and who take pride in knowing that their expertise in numbers directly supports safer communities and better outcomes across the corrections system. Join us today!The Deputy Chief Financial Officer position exercises broad authority in planning, designing, organizing, developing, monitoring, implementing and evaluating the financial condition of the programs administered by the Department. The position also proposes the implementation of program and management policies that impact the administration of the Department and potentially other state agencies. It also provides oversight of budgeting processes, including biennial budget requests, appropriated funding and division-level budgetary work products, as well as the Department's contract management and procurement activities.QUALIFICATIONSThe knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:Knowledge of mathematical forecasting techniques for both revenues and expenditures.Knowledge of principles of research and policy analysis.Analytical and problem-solving skills; skills in conflict management, diplomacy and negotiating skills.Budgeting and accounting skills.Contract management and procurement experience.Ability to work with limited supervision and to independently identify financial and policy issues.Ability to manage and complete multiple projects and priorities within constrained time limits.Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and other diverse written information and relate these to a layman's perspective.Ability to foster collaboration and provide effective leadership to staff.Bachelor's degree in finance, public administration, accounting, business administration, or a closely related field.Five years of work-related experience.Two years of supervisory experience.Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.BENEFITSYour service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits. State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSOnly online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application. To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a "Relevant File". In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered. Successful applicants will be subject to: Criminal history check Child/patient/offender abuse registries Reference checksThe Department of Corrections participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, Rape Elimination Act (PREA) - Any person who has 1) engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution; 2) been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or 3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in activity as described in the latter, are not qualified for this position.Tobacco Free - The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited.Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.