RHTP Compliance & Financial Manager (37755)
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- 26142665 Requisition #
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- 4 hours ago Post Date
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.
Meet minimum 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 strongly preferred.
Other combinations of 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.
This position is federally funded through September 30, 2030.
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.
