Requisition Id: 4149

Salary: $90,996.00 - $115,908.00

Salary Grade: S13

Job Location: Conservation Commission Headquarters - Jefferson City, MO

Closing Date: November 28, 2025

Benefits Include: Paid vacation, sick leave and (13) paid holidays, Health insurance, Flexible schedule, Professional employee development and training, Clothing allowance, State retirement plan, Employee Credit Union, Deferred compensation saving and investment plan, Tuition reimbursement, Cafeteria program, Paid life insurance, Paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance, Employee wellness and assistance programs, and State Discounts.

Our Culture: The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC.

To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor, Andrew J Bond at Andrew.Bond@mdc.mo.gov or at 573-751-4115, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!

Summary/Objective

The Chief Budget Officer will provide leadership and direction for Department budgetary processes, provide leadership in financial planning, and ensure compliance with budgetary policies located within the Administration branch.

Essential Job Duties

Manage and motivate staff responsible for, but not limited to, budgets and expenditure plans, financial reporting, program review, and revenue accounting.
Develop, forecast, and report cashflow projections of department funds for decision making and budgeting.
Analyze, report, and present annual and monthly Financial Summary to the Conservation Commission.
Generate reports, charts, graphs, and presentations of the Mid-Year and Year-End Financial reviews and budget recommendations to the Conservation Commission.
Track and manage the executive budget through the process of submission, Governor recommendations, Legislative appropriation process, and expenditures.
Monitor short-term and long-term financial trends to assure a stable financial position.
Oversee financial estimates of fiscal note processes that impact MDC revenues & expenditures.

Ancillary Job Duties

Other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in management or related areas, three (3) years which must have been in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity.
Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.), Certified Internal Auditor (C.I.A.), or Certified Government Financial Manager (C.G.F.M.) strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of Missouri state government and legislative process.
Ability to use office equipment, such as copier, phone, fax machine, scanner, and computer.
Advanced Finance and Accounting knowledge.
Ability to coordinate administrative and management activities to achieve Branch and Department goals.
Ability to give overall guidance and direction to the Branch staff to assure their programs are properly carried out in achieving an efficient and productive operation.
Ability to evaluate and analyze Branch programs and develop recommendations for improvement.
Ability to plan and project future operating needs in regard to buildings, staffing and program changes.
Ability to resolve conflicts and work effectively with others.
Ability to exercise judgement and initiative in interpreting Department and Branch policies and procedures and in delegating responsibilities.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with local, state and federal agency personnel and civic leaders.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with public, private and parochial educational groups, community leaders, youth leaders, counterparts in other states and Department personnel.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Physical Abilities

Remain in a stationary position 70% of the time.
Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
Ability to frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
Regularly lift up to 5 pounds, correctly lift up to 10 pounds.
Concentrated attention is required at all times.
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. The Missouri Department of Conservation reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements.

Exemption Status/Special Notes

This position has been determined to be Exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy.

Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed.

MDC promotes a Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment.

The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.

Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment.

All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.

Salary/Compensation: $90,996 - $115,908 per year

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