Contract Compliance Monitor

The Lottery is more than Scratch tickets and million-dollar jackpots. Staffed by Montanans, your Lottery supports local economies and important state programs. Created by referendum in 1986, we have been making winners happen ever since! We have paid over $1.06 billion in prizes and returned over $386.5 million back to the State of Montana and $104.5 million in sales agent commissions.

What is this career opportunity?

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to oversee vendor contract compliance and support financial compliance within the agency. This role monitors vendor and subcontractor compliance across multiple contracts, MOUs and service agreements as assigned by the Director, and conducts the annual advertising agency invoice audit review. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong contract oversight, vendor management, and issue escalation skills. This role also provides an independent review of financial journal entries and statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and state requirements, including verification of figures, postings, documentation, and coding. The position evaluates internal controls, identifies gaps, and recommends process improvements to strengthen compliance with federal, state, and agency policies. Responsibilities also include reviewing bank reconciliations to identify risks or issues, performing transaction and compliance testing through sample reviews of expenditures and revenues, documenting findings and corrective actions, and assisting internal and external auditors during compliance reviews.

What are we looking for?

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in business or a related field; AND
• Two years of job-related work experience; OR
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Competencies:

Knowledge of:

• State of Montana- SABHRS (preferred)
• State of Montana- EMACS
• Microsoft Office products
• Adobe Acrobat;

Ability to:

• Recommend actions to address violations, corrections, or new requirements in rules/regulations.
• Problem-solving: ability to effectively look at a problem and break it down using critical thinking skills.
• Operate comfortably with moderate to advanced Excel functions.
• Analyze and interpret data effectively as well as identify errors.
• Provide effective and professional customer service.
• Effectively work both in a team environment and independently to achieve business objectives and timelines
• Communicate effectively and diplomatically, both verbally and in writing with staff members, agencies, and members of the public.
• Maintain high attention to detail: ability to pay attention to the little details.
• Manage workload and juggle multiple tasks while identifying order of priority.
• Adapt to changing conditions and work responsibilities.

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

Does this sound like you?

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume, cover letter, and three professional business references. (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 with 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.

This position requires the successful completion of a background investigation and credit check. This investigation may continue into the time period after you have begun your employment. If the results of the investigation are, in the opinion of the Montana Lottery, not favorable, employment will not continue.