Budget & Park Operations Manager

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave accrual

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement benefits SDRS

Job summary

South Dakota Game Fish & Parks seeks a finance leader to coordinate and manage an annual operating budget of over $6.9 million and oversee revenue from park fees of about $8 million annually. The role supervises administrative staff at Custer State Park, reviews contract processes, and handles HR, payroll and procurement functions.

Customer service and event support are also involved. Ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field, with GAAP/GAAS knowledge and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business finance or closely related field preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and governmental fiscal processes.
• Experience with payroll and accounts payable processing.
• Strong supervisory and leadership experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Access).
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of and manage annual operating budget.
• Oversee revenue collection and reporting of park and concession fees.
• Supervise administrative staff at Custer State Park.
• Manage procurement, contracts, and purchasing controls.
• Provide HR functions and staff training.
• Handle customer service, inquiries, reservations, and events.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

Payroll experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Budget development

Customer service

Financial analysis

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Access

Job description

South Dakota Game Fish & Parks seeks a finance leader to coordinate and manage an annual operating budget of over $6.9 million and oversee revenue from park fees of about $8 million annually. The role supervises administrative staff at Custer State Park, reviews contract processes, and handles HR, payroll and procurement functions.

Customer service and event support are also involved. Ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field, with GAAP/GAAS knowledge and