Fiscal Section Supervisor

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Bachelor's degree required in accounting, business administration, or a related field that includes direct experience in accounting or management.

Education or experience in a related field preferred.

Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible accounting or budgeting or directly related experience.

Demonstrated experience in leading people is required, although this may be from roles other than formal supervisory experience.

Experience in government accounting and budgeting is preferred (including Statewide Accounting, Budgeting, and Human Resources System (SABHRS) and IBARS).

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position.

Applications, including supplemental materials such as cover letter or resume, must be submitted through the State of Montana Careers site         (https\://statecareers.mt.gov/) by the closing date of the announcement.

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference for human health and the environment? Do you enjoy leading fiscal operations that support programs protecting Montana’s water?

Join the Montana Department of Environmental Quality’s Water Quality Division and help advance our mission of clean water from peaks to prairies. Our team takes on complex environmental challenges with curiosity, technical expertise, and regulatory understanding.

The Water Quality Division Fiscal Section Supervisor is a member of the division’s leadership team and leads its day-to-day fiscal operations, including budgeting and contract oversight. This position supports four bureaus with diverse funding sources, including state special revenue, federal grants, and the general fund.

The Fiscal Section Supervisor reports to the Division Administrator, supervises two employees and works closely with division program leaders, the Department’s Financial Services Bureau, and the Chief Financial Officer. The position coordinates fiscal activities across the division, supports program needs, and aligns division fiscal operations with department-wide financial processes.

This position requires experience in both budgeting and accounting. Experience with the legislative process is preferred.

At the Department of Environmental Quality, our ultimate goal is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. DEQ employees are the heart of our organization. We value the people and invest in their professional growth, promoting a culture of cross-agency collaboration as we find solutions to the environmental challenges we face. DEQ values – leadership, accountability, customer service, efficiency, excellence, and decision making – are fundamental to our work. Come be a part of the Department of Environmental Quality!

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