Compliance Finance Officer

The Montana Public Employee Retirement Administration (MPERA) is committed to providing secure and sustainable retirement benefits to nearly 60,000 members and retirees. The agency administers ten retirement plans and is dedicated to customer service, member education, and operational efficiency. We are committed to our public mission and maintaining a positive team environment. We offer a competitive salary and our benefits far exceed what modern employers offer.

We are seeking an individual with a balance of solid auditing and accounting expertise with soft skills to work with a wide variety of participating employers, providing retirement benefit information on ten separate retirement plans in our highly driven Fiscal Services Bureau. This position performs a variety of professional duties related to planning, organizing, controlling, and performing audits designed to add value and improve operations at MPERA. Should be able to work on their own and communicate effectively. Performs desk employer audits and if necessary on-site visits to employers across Montana to ensure they are reporting payroll to MPERA as required by law. Develops comprehensive planning and risk assessments to identify potential risks. Conducts internal audits of the agency. Interfaces with upper management, legal, board and external auditors. Assists in preparing, organizing, and discussing audits for quarterly Board meetings and participates as necessary. Telework a few days per week is allowed once successful candidate is familiar with job.

Qualifications:

What are we seeking?

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related field and 5 years of responsible experience performing comprehensive audits covering financial, and operational areas; AND
• Demonstrated professional experience performing higher function calculations, balancing financial variables, and providing service to a customer or other third party; AND
• Strong aptitude for using moderate to advanced functions of Excel; OR
• Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Competencies:

Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn:

• State retirement statues, administrative rules, regulations and policies;

• Actuarial principles related to the calculation of retirement benefits.

Ability to:

• Recommend actions to address violations, corrections, or new requirements in rules/regulations.

• Complete final audit reports explaining procedures performed, related recommendations and work papers showing test performed.

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with professionals, executives, management, co-workers, and the public.

• Read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.

• Perform within deadlines.

• Work well in a team environment and well as independently.

• Operate comfortably with moderate to advanced functions of Excel;

• Learn and apply a variety of mathematical formulas;

• Research and analyze employment data and draw conclusions;

• Take on other duties as assigned.

Does this sound like you?

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume and cover letter. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the "work experience" or the "education & certifications" portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)

What can you expect from us in return for your work at our agency?

Ø Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:

o Work/life Balance

o Health Coverage

o Retirement plans

o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays

o And more…

Ø Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

Other important information to be aware of.

• This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.

• Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.