Chief Financial Officer - (25141664)

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

DIRECTOR’S OFFICE

HELENA, MONTANA

MISSION- Montana Department of Corrections is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment.

If you want to work making positive changes in the community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

JOB OVERVIEW - This position will provide top-level financial management decisions affecting the health of the organization in support of its strategic goals.

Direct and manage the overall integration of financial activities for a variety of operations, projects, and programs at an organization.
Authorize, determine, and manage the overall direction for strategic initiatives involving financial authorization.
Propose, plan, and present organizational budgets, financial impacts, and reports to legislators, outside entities, and stakeholders.
Responsible for top-level agency decisions involving financing during emergencies and resulting in long-term budget adjustments.
Determine, analyze, and authorize significant finances for projects on behalf of the organization involving external entities such as the federal government, counties, tribal and local governments, contracting firms, and others.
Develop and maintain relationships with other executive and outside personnel to facilitate financial activities.
Authorize and direct implementation of new or revised financial policies, standards, and procedures to comply with new or revised state and federal financial statutes and requirements.

This position reports to the Agency Director.

APPLICATION MATERIALS – Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Cover Letter
Resume
State of Montana Application

Materials submitted but not requested may not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT.

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.

BENEFITS

Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

NOTICES

Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 - Any person who has 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 any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free - Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes in Department of Corrections buildings, is prohibited. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is also prohibited.

The Montana Department of Corrections is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation)

QUALIFICATIONS -

Master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration.
Five years of dedicated financial job-related experience.
Three years of senior-level management experience.
Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

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.

Salary: $ 145,371.20 - 145,371.20 Yearly

Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Primary Location: Helena

Agency: Department of Corrections Union: 000 - None

Posting Date: Jul 25, 2025, 8:25:55 AM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Aug 18, 2025, 12:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name: Amanda Yocom | Contact Email: amanda.yocom@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-444-0439

State of Montana

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