Water Quality Finance & Budget Lead

State of Montana; Montana; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana Department of Environmental Quality in Helena seeks a Fiscal Section Supervisor for the Water Quality Division. You will lead budgeting and contract oversight for four bureaus, guiding fiscal operations and aligning them with department-wide processes.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, 3+ years in accounting or budgeting, and demonstrated staff leadership. Experience with government accounting systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of progressively responsible accounting or budgeting experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading people, even if not in formal supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day fiscal operations for the Water Quality Division.
• Oversee budgeting, contracting, and financial compliance across four bureaus.
• Coordinate fiscal activities with program leaders and the department’s Financial Services Bureau.

Skills

Budgeting experience

Accounting

People leadership

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business

Tools

SABHRS

IBARS

Job description

Montana Department of Environmental Quality in Helena seeks a Fiscal Section Supervisor for the Water Quality Division. You will lead budgeting and contract oversight for four bureaus, guiding fiscal operations and aligning them with department-wide processes.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, 3+ years in accounting or budgeting, and demonstrated staff leadership. Experience with government accounting systems is preferred.