Salary: $113,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually
Location : 2825 3rd Ave N, Billings, MT 59101
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number:Department: Finance
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/25/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NON
Number of Vacancies: 1
Description Manages the accounting, budget, and financial operations and activities of Yellowstone County; and does related work as required.
To view complete job description, please follow link below: Examples of Duties - Manages and directs the Finance Department, which is responsible for all accounting, budgeting, purchasing and financial support services for all County operations.
- Responsible for Yellowstone County's fiscal operating results utilizing generally accepted accounting principles, such as cost accounting, budgets, regulatory agency and government reports ensuring the safeguard of County assets.
- Preparation of annual audited financial statements.
- Prepare the annual County budget and oversees its implementation and compliance.
- Determination of tax levies, levy oversight, and legal compliance.
- Assist with obtaining sufficient property, liability, and employee bond insurance coverages.
- Oversight of financial administration of County health insurance plan.
Minimum Qualifications Education/Experience/Training:- Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with a bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Public Administration or Business Administration, or closely related field.
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), required.
- Five (5) years' experience in governmental accounting, public financial administration, investment theory and practice; experience should include two (2) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
- Prefer a combination of experience and training totaling nine (9) years.
Required:- Must pass a criminal and driving background check and meet any County-specific employment eligibility standards.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
- Employer paid health insurance, which includes dental and pharmacy benefits
- Employer paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
- State of Montana PERS retirement
- Vision plan coverage
- 457 deferred compensation plans and ROTH plans
- Flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, limited purpose accounts and health savings accounts (HSA)
- Education assistance program
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program
- Weight Management program
- Annual wellness screenings
- Paid holidays
- 12-days sick leave per year
- 3-weeks' vacation your first year!
Part-time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
