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This first review of applications will be December 17, 2025.Please submit the following required documents on theState of Montana Careerswebsite: * *Resume -***Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position****.**** **** For a complete job description, please [email protected] ** *To be considered for this position, you must reside in Montana.*** ** *Why you would enjoy working here;**Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200 unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI’s purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000 students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400 school districts, 16,000 educational professionals, and 3,000 adult learners. * ** _Benefits of working for OPI:_ · Work/life balance · Family friendly · Dedicated and caring colleagues · Health coverage · Retirement plans · Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year) · Opportunities and room for professional growth · Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. *_Job Overview:_*This position exercises leadership, direction, supervision, and administration under applicable laws, rules, and regulations, to accomplish the work of the School Finance Division within broad policy guidance and direction established by the Office of Public Instruction.**** *__* *__* **_Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):_** · Knowledge of concepts and theories applicable to administrative and professional accounting and budgeting for a very complex funding structure. · Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting; Statewide Budgeting, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). · Knowledge of the legislative process; budget preparation, budget analysis, and the executive budgeting process; statistical tools and techniques, research methods, data gathering techniques and projection methodologies. · Knowledge of personnel management practices, techniques, and theory such as principles of supervision, training, performance appraisal, recruitment and selection, discipline handling, goal setting, and work plans. · Skilled collaborator, able to advocate for needs of department, and negotiate necessity. · Ability to use technology tools, forecasting models and software. Thorough knowledge of Excel, spreadsheet applications, and Word. · Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. **_Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience_**_):_** · Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration or relevant field.** · 5years of professional experience in accounting or job-related experience.** · 3 years of senior level management experience.** · Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.** __ *_Does this sound like you?_* Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation.When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position is in the PERS retirement system. **Title:** *School Finance Manager (00018)* **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25142840*