RHTP Compliance & Financial Manager (37755)

State of Montana; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave & Holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The State of Montana's Rural Health Transformation Program seeks a RHTP Compliance & Financial Manager in Helena. You will lead budget, compliance, and grant management, ensuring financial integrity for the CMS cooperative agreement and providing decisive fiscal strategy guidance.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience with federal funds, strong analytical skills, supervisory experience, and a Bachelor's in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in budget management, grants management, or financial compliance, including experience with federally funded programs.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with federal cooperative agreements, subaward/subrecipient monitoring, or CMS-funded programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated compliance and financial leadership for the Rural Health Transformation Program.
• Direct the program's budget, compliance, and grant management functions.
• Act as the program's principal advisor on fiscal strategy, allowable use of funds, and federal financial reporting.
• Maintain audit readiness and sound, defensible financial data for program decisions.
• Exercise independent judgment over budget construction and fund management.
• Coordinate with the Program Director and Operations Manager on fiscal matters.

Skills

Budget development

Forecasting

Grants management

Financial compliance

CMS cooperative agreements

Independent judgment

Analytical skills

Budget modeling

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/public administration

Job description

Job Description - RHTP Compliance & Financial Manager (37755) (26142665)

Position Title:

RHTP Compliance & Financial Manager (37755) - ( 26142665 )

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov .

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Rural Health Transformation Program.

The RHTP Compliance & Financial Manager provides dedicated compliance and financial leadership for the Rural Health Transformation Program, directing the program's budget, compliance, and grant management functions. Reporting to the RHTP Program Operations Manager, this position holds independent authority for the financial integrity of the CMS cooperative agreement award, managing the day-to-day work of budget, compliance, and grant management staff and serving as the program's principal advisor on fiscal strategy, allowable use of funds, and federal financial reporting. The Compliance & Financial Manager is the financial and compliance backbone of the program, exercising independent judgment over budget construction, fund management, and audit readiness so that the Program Director and Operations Manager can rely on sound, defensible financial data to drive program decisions.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining the RHTP team, you’ll help shape the future of rural health care in Montana. These positions offer impactful work improving access and equity for rural communities, competitive salaries and benefits (including health coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness), hybrid work options, and opportunities to collaborate statewide.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

Extensive knowledge of budget development, financial forecasting, and appropriation / allocation processes for federally funded state programs.

Extensive knowledge of federal grants management requirements, including 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), cooperative agreement terms, and subrecipient monitoring.

Knowledge of CMS cooperative agreement structures and reporting requirements, and familiarity with Montana Medicaid and rural health financing.

Exceptional analytical, budgeting, and accounting skills, including the ability to build and interpret complex financial models.

Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making authority on financial and compliance matters, distinct from and complementary to program operations leadership.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.

Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in budget management, grants management, or financial compliance, including experience with federally funded programs.

Two or more years of supervisory experience.

Experience with federal cooperative agreements, subaward/subrecipient monitoring, or CMS-funded programs strongly preferred.

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

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of Montana.Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position is federally funded through September 30, 2030.

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

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: $

46.64 - 48.92 Hourly 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

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Helena

Other Locations

Billings, Missoula, Kalispell, Butte, Bozeman, Great Falls

Agency

Department of Public Health & Human Services

Union

000 - None

Posting Date

Oct 20, 2026, 9:54:10 PM

Closing Date

Nov 4, 2026, 6:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume, References

Contact Name : Erin Sampson | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone] Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.