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Job description
Financial Compliance Auditor
The Legislative Audit Division (LAD), part of the Montana State Legislative Branch, is constitutionally tasked with auditing State agencies and programs. Our mission is to increase public trust in state government by reporting timely and accurate information about agency operations, technology, and finances.
As a Financial Compliance Auditor, you will spend each day a little differently. You will help us achieve our mission through a variety of financial and compliance audit work such as:
Interviewing personnel at the audited agency
Testing controls and account balances
Using analytics to evaluate transaction cycles
Coming to conclusions on assigned audit work
Working collaboratively with team members
Testing compliance with federal regulations and state laws
The salary begins at $68,080. Salaries are negotiable based on experience.
Salary is only one part of the compensation package you will receive working here. Additional benefits include:
Health, Life, Dental, and Vision insurance with generous employer contributions - over $12,600 per year.
Your choice of Pension or 401(a) Retirement Plan with about 9% employer contributions.
Up to 37 paid days off per year
15 Vacation days
12 Sick days
10 State Holidays
An eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Annual performance-based pay raises
Periodic market-based salary evaluations & adjustments
CPA Exam and Professional Certification assistance
Paid continuing professional education
Not all benefits can be quantified. At LAD, we are an office of people with policies designed for people. Non-financial benefits include:
40-hour work weeks – with compensatory time earned for additional hours worked
Flexible work schedules:
Set your own hours between 6 am and 6 pm
Ability to work from home up to half time
Ability to work non-contiguous hours to accommodate families, activities, and commitments outside of work
Self-regulated leave policy for time-off of 40 hours or less
Great opportunities for career progression without applying for a new position
Focus on continual learning & support
Work that matters! You will contribute to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of state government operations, which has the potential to affect every Montana citizen.
Minimum requirements include:
Bachelor's degree by start of employment
6 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) of relevant upper division accounting coursework, including intermediate accounting courses. Other combinations of education may be considered.
The most successful candidates have:
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Sound written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Good interpersonal skills
CPA license or intent to sit for the CPA exam preferred, but not required
Our office is located in Helena, the capital of Montana and the center of state government. Helena is a charming historic town with a thriving arts community and all the great things Montana has to offer. You will have easy access to trails for hiking and mountain biking, rivers and lakes for fishing and navigating, and country clubs for golfing and cross-country skiing. Venture out a bit more and you'll find state parks, public lands, downhill ski resorts, majestic national parks, and plenty of opportunities for activities year-round. A great place to raise a family, Helena has an excellent school system as well as parks, playgrounds, an interactive science center, public waterpark, and more.
While your desk will be located in the vicinity of the beautiful State Capitol campus, you will perform a lot of your work in agency buildings located around Helena. You will also occasionally travel for agencies outside of Helena, such as the universities.
This position is eligible for telework up to half-time.
You will apply for this position on the State of Montana careers webpage, StateCareers.mt.gov. Your resume and unofficial college transcripts are required. Your resume will be uploaded with your application, but our HR manager will contact you for your transcripts after submission. If you have additional information you would like us to know, please include it in a cover letter and upload it as well. If you are selected for this position, we will ask you to provide at least 3 references we can contact.
Open until filled; scoring begins October 9, 2026
We are excited to meet you!
Worksite address
helena, MT, 59604, US
Who can apply
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