Deputy Finance Officer
State of South Dakota, Pierre, SD, United States
Job ID: 35614
Agency: Department of Human Services - Office of Budget and Finance
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $89,041.72- $104,754.96 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: M
Closing Date: 5/7/26
Summary
DHS is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve as Deputy Finance Officer. The Deputy Finance Officer is a strategic partner within DHS, part of the leadership team in the Office of Budget & Finance, and will assist in administering a nearly eight-hundred-million-dollar budget while leading and supervising the DHS accounting team.
Key Responsibilities
The Deputy Finance Officer will assist the Chief Financial Officer in leading all aspects of the Department’s financial activities across functional areas including accounting, financial reporting, audits, provider reimbursements, budget, and internal controls. Responsibilities include grants management, rate setting, developing reimbursement methodologies, auditing cost reports, oversight of accounts payable, managing accounting and financial reporting, 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.
Track record of building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business degree with coursework in accounting and management experience; a Master of Professional Accountancy or a Certified Public Accountant designation is beneficial but not required.
Knowledge Of
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Principles and practices of public fiscal administration and budget techniques.
Computerized accounting software, including the state’s accounting system, Microsoft Excel, Word, Query, and other desktop tools.
Governmental accounting.
Accounting and reporting systems.
Skills
Work collaboratively with diverse groups on fiscal and policy issues.
Supervise and manage people.
Build strong teams.
Clearly present complex information to various groups.
Abilities
Direct revenue and expenditure analysis, including financial, trend, and economic analysis.
Interpret and apply policies, business practices, and federal and state laws and regulations.
Develop recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Lobby and testify before committees of the South Dakota Legislature on fiscal matters.
Fill in for the CFO as needed to represent the department.
Additional Requirements
To be considered, please attach your cover letter and resume.
Additional Information
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act. This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. 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, using E‑Verify.
Benefits
The State of South Dakota offers a $0 premium employee health insurance option, eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Equal Opportunity
“An Equal Opportunity Employer”.
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Agency: Department of Human Services - Office of Budget and Finance
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $89,041.72- $104,754.96 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: M
Closing Date: 5/7/26
Summary
DHS is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve as Deputy Finance Officer. The Deputy Finance Officer is a strategic partner within DHS, part of the leadership team in the Office of Budget & Finance, and will assist in administering a nearly eight-hundred-million-dollar budget while leading and supervising the DHS accounting team.
Key Responsibilities
The Deputy Finance Officer will assist the Chief Financial Officer in leading all aspects of the Department’s financial activities across functional areas including accounting, financial reporting, audits, provider reimbursements, budget, and internal controls. Responsibilities include grants management, rate setting, developing reimbursement methodologies, auditing cost reports, oversight of accounts payable, managing accounting and financial reporting, 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.
Track record of building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business degree with coursework in accounting and management experience; a Master of Professional Accountancy or a Certified Public Accountant designation is beneficial but not required.
Knowledge Of
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Principles and practices of public fiscal administration and budget techniques.
Computerized accounting software, including the state’s accounting system, Microsoft Excel, Word, Query, and other desktop tools.
Governmental accounting.
Accounting and reporting systems.
Skills
Work collaboratively with diverse groups on fiscal and policy issues.
Supervise and manage people.
Build strong teams.
Clearly present complex information to various groups.
Abilities
Direct revenue and expenditure analysis, including financial, trend, and economic analysis.
Interpret and apply policies, business practices, and federal and state laws and regulations.
Develop recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Lobby and testify before committees of the South Dakota Legislature on fiscal matters.
Fill in for the CFO as needed to represent the department.
Additional Requirements
To be considered, please attach your cover letter and resume.
Additional Information
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act. This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. 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, using E‑Verify.
Benefits
The State of South Dakota offers a $0 premium employee health insurance option, eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Equal Opportunity
“An Equal Opportunity Employer”.
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