Description

This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Social Services in the Division of Finance. For more information on the DSS, please visit https://dss.sd.gov.

The position is based in Pierre, and moving expenses are included. Starting salary of $88,473 - $100,537 plus generous vacation leave, medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.

DSS is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to fulfill the duties of Deputy Finance Officer. The Deputy Finance Officer serves as an important strategic partner within DSS. The position helps in administering a nearly two-billion-dollar budget and leading a team of approximately 65 employees within the Division of Finance. As the Deputy Finance Officer, you will have the opportunity to:

• work in a high-impact position;
• engage in a variety of activities;
• lead and direct teams in various business functions;
• work in an organization that improves the lives of many South Dakotans; and
• help integrate distinct business units to operate in a unified process.

The Deputy Finance Officer will assist the Chief Financial Officer in leading all aspects of the Department’s financial activities. The Division of Finance is comprised of multiple functional areas including accounting and financial reporting, accounts payable, budget, electronic benefits transfer, fraud recoveries and investigations, and provider reimbursements and audits. Some of the specific responsibilities of the division include grants management, contract monitoring, rate setting, developing reimbursement methodologies, auditing cost reports, oversight and support of accounts payable, managing the accounting and financial reporting of the department, cost allocations, developing annual budget requests, analyzing revenues and expenditures, and monitoring internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have:

• experience in finance management;
• exceptional communication skills;
• problem-solving attitude;
• ability to innovate and take initiative;
• experience as a team leader; and
• track record of building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• accounting, budget management, and audit principles;
• supervision of staff;
• ability to direct revenue and expenditure analysis, including in-depth financial, trend, and economic analysis;
• skills in using information technology;
• ability to lead process improvement and quality assurance;
• ability to work collaboratively with a variety of groups on fiscal and policy issues; and
• ability to clearly present complex information to various groups.

Our Culture: Family focused. Person centered.

At the Department of Social Services (DSS), family is everything. It’s the foundation of what we do every day through provision of services to strengthen and support individuals and families, connecting them with resources to foster independent and healthy lives. Our work is driven with our vision to build Strong Families, South Dakota’s Foundation and Our Future. We believe families have the right to be safe and secure. We also believe in respecting individual and cultural differences by treating people with dignity, fairness, and respect.

Our Team: Dependable. Committed. Compassionate.

As a member of the Department of Social Services you will be part of a team of professionals who are dependable, committed, and compassionate. We believe collaborative communication, teamwork, partnerships, and trust are foundational to the delivery of essential family services. 

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=NNY
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"