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Montana Career Opportunity – Director of Operations – Bear Paw Development Corporation of Northern Montana

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Executive Director

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Competitive salary range of $34,000 to $42,000 based on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits package includes family health insurance coverage that is 100% employer-paid for employee and family, generous employer-paid annuity retirement savings program, professional development opportunities and more.

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:

Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or business administration is required. Acceptable experience in lieu of education would be a minimum of five years experience in financial management, accounting, business management, office management or organizational management. Experience with bookkeeping and accrual-based accounting is essential. Must possess excellent computer, organizational and communication (both written and verbal) skills. Must be proficient with computerized spreadsheet and word processing software programs and common office equipment. Must have and maintain a valid Montana driver’s license. Must meet physical demands of position.

DESIRED SKILLS

AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience in managing the multiple administrative functions of a busy professional office, including bookkeeping/accounting and administrative tasks. Experience in grant management and accounting. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to pay close attention to numerous details. Must be self-motivated and able to work independently, but also cooperatively with co-workers, board of directors, government agencies, financial institutions, the private sector, general public and others. Must be able to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.

DUTIES OF

THIS POSITION:

The Director of Operations is responsible for the ongoing financial accounting of the organization, including but not limited to the following functions: accounts payable and receivable; payroll management; preparing financial reports for various entities, including government agencies; making deposits; entering all financial transactions on computerized accrual-based accounting system; tax reporting; monthly reconciliation of all accounts; generating monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Answers and directs phone calls. Greets all office visitors. Schedules conference rooms. Assists in assembling grant and other applications. Assists Executive Director develop annual budget. Records minutes of Board meetings and other committees. Produces and mails correspondence to Board members, local government member entities and others. Provides administrative support for other departments within organization. Responsible for other duties as assigned by Executive Director.

Occasional travel is required within Bear Paw’s five-county region.

ABILITIES AND

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position requires the skills to talk to and communicate with the public, co-workers, and groups. Sits at a desk and at meetings for long periods of time. Uses hands and fingers to handle the telephone, computer, office equipment, and write. Vision abilities require the skill to review technical and legal documents, reports, telephone numbers, analytical and statistical reports. Stands and walks short distances. Stoops and bends, handles and lifts books, papers, and office equipment up to 50 pounds. May require climbing on and into various vehicles. Normal restricted smoking, office environment. Periodic exposure to dirt, dust, and fumes.

TO APPLY:

Send letter of application, resume and a minimum of three references, two of which must have knowledge of applicant’s professional abilities, to the address listed below. Position will remain open until filled, but first review of applications will occur on October 23, 2009.

Paul Tuss, Executive Director

Bear Paw Development Corporation

PO Box 170

Havre, MT 59501

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