Fiscal Manager

Socket.dev; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Quality in Montana is seeking a Fiscal Section Supervisor within the Water Quality Division. This role oversees day-to-day fiscal operations, budgets, and contracts, supporting four bureaus with funding from State Special Revenue, Federal Grants, and General Fund.

You will lead a team to implement the department's mission to protect environmental quality, promote efficiency, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, budgets, and contracts of the Water Quality Division.
• Support four bureaus with funding sources including State Special Revenue, Federal Grants, and General Fund.
• Ensure division-wide fiscal operations are carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Lead and develop staff while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting

Leadership

SABHRS/IBARS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field

Tools

SABHRS/IBARS system

Job description

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference for human health and the environment? Do you enjoy applying science, logic, and communicating with people to solve everyday problems?

Consider being part of a progressive team of environmental professionals that help prevent pollution of our air, water, and soil. We take on unique challenges that require curiosity, technical expertise, and regulatory understanding.

The Water Quality Division Fiscal Section Supervisor works to support and implement the Department's mission to protect, sustain, and improve a clean and healthful environment to benefit present and future generations. the Fiscal Section Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations, budgets, and contracts of the Water Quality Division. This includes supporting four bureaus with various funding sources such as State Special Revenue, Federal Grants, and General Fund. . The Fiscal Section Supervisor oversees division-wide fiscal operations supporting the division's programs and activities to ensure they are carried out efficiently and effectively.

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!

Effective February 23, 2026, this agency 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, https://www.e-verify.gov/.

• 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.

A sample of a budget status report is required.