Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

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 Director's Office.

The CFO reports to the Department Director and serves as an integral member of the Executive Leadership Team. The CFO provides the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure the Department has the proper operational controls and administrative and reporting procedures and systems in place to ensure that the organization is operating at top financial and operational efficiency. The position is responsible for ensuring operational alignment with the Department's mission and strategic objectives by developing and implementing fiscal and operational information sharing solutions, budgetary and forecasting models, risk mitigation strategies, external reporting strategies, and business process improvements. The CFO holds the overall responsibility for the agency-wide budget and conducts independent evaluation financial conditions of the Department.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The
State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities w
hether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

Extensive knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, contractual management, and resource allocation.
Extensive knowledge of state procurement laws, processes, and procedures.
Extensive knowledge of principles of financial management, budgeting, and analysis.
Extensive knowledge of principles of design, development, and application of technological solutions and project portfolio management.
Knowledge of personnel management and supervision and skill in leading people and programs with statewide impact.
Ability to manage multiple and competing high-profile, sensitive, or controversial issues.
Ability to problem-solve through the development and implementation of innovative and unconventional approaches to challenging situation.
Ability to proactively identify risk, weigh the pros and cons of scenarios, and take corrective action as needed.
Knowledge of state and federal health and human services laws, regulations, and funding streams.
Knowledge of project management principles.
Meet minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
Eight or more years of senior-level experience managing business systems such as accounting environments and project portfolios
Six or more years of senior-level management and supervisory experience required.
Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

Cover Letter
Resume
References

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 telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

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: $

149,016.00

-

149,016.00

Yearly

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

Employee Status
:

Regular

Schedule
:

Full-Time

Job Type
:

Standard

Shift
:

Day Job

Travel
:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Primary Location
:

Helena

Agency
:

Department of Public Health & Human Services

Union
:

000 - None

Posting Date
:

Oct 9, 2026, 4:21:34 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)
:

Oct 15, 2026, 1:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials
:

Cover Letter, Resume, References

Contact Name
:

Erin Sampson

|

Contact Email
:

Erin.Sampson@mt.gov

|

Contact Phone
:

4064447852

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.

Requirements

minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
Eight or more years of senior-level experience managing business systems such as accounting environments and project portfolios
Six or more years of senior-level management and supervisory experience required.
Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.