Government Compliance Manager jobs in Montana

HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our 2,000 team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. Our Government Services practice is at the forefront of economic recovery programs nationwide with one of the most experienced and innovative teams anywhere. Our team provides program and project management, compliance, grant management, subject matter expertise and disaster recovery solutions needed to help government agencies affect positive change.

Description

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, overseeing and leading projects from implementation through closeout. This role requires interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders, typically managing project tasks simultaneously.

The Project Manager oversees the completion of project tasks and monitors adherence to perpetual project management process standards. The Project Manager must have knowledge and experience in schedule management, vendor management, production management, and financial management.

Project Managers are responsible for ensuring all team members adhere to program policies and procedures and contractually mandated schedules. They serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders and must use their knowledge of best practices in residential energy and project management to recommend corrective action for schedule; ensure timely delivery of multiple project milestones simultaneously, and communicate project expectations, rules, or standards.

Essential Functions:

• Define project scopes and objectives, including review and approval of cost estimates.
• Prepare project plans, including workflows, detailed schedules, procedures, and any other tools necessary in the development and implementation of day-to-day project tasks.
• Manage contracts and agreements by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
• Anticipate and adjust project plans for the efficient execution of project tasks.
• Develop clear, straightforward plans that lead their team members in the completion of project tasks.
• Coordinate the flow of information from the contractors, the team and/or to the client regarding the project.
• Coordinate with support areas in the benefit of project execution.
• Lead and ensure that project reporting tasks are completed and properly updated. Prepare comprehensive project status reports, as needed.
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
• Update information on the project management development, tools, regulations, and client requests.
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution.
• Oversee the performance of team members to follow up on open items and track issues.
• Develop, execute, and manage the project timetable and completion schedule by prioritizing tasks, accounting for anticipated and unanticipated delays, and makes recommendations to resolve delay issues.
• Experience in scheduling, ordering, field supervision, quality control, and production of all phases of project.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, planning, business administration, finance, or related field preferred
• 5 years’ experience in a project management role.
• Proven Financial management experience
• Proven Vendor management experience
• Proven Production management experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
• Experience with management of federal funds.
• Experience within the energy sector
• Experience with project implementation and closeout
• Experience with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Proficiency in the basic MS Office tools including Excel, Project, Power Point as well as Visio & Smartsheet. 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work within budgets and to deadlines

HORNE Values…

• A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.
• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency, and community service to empower people.
• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.

HORNE Offers…

• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation, and positive energy which HORNE calls “Deliver with Care.”
• A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.
• A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.
• “Fearless Unrivaled Flexibility” – It’s about results, not the hours you work.

The firm you’ll be joining is a decidedly different business advisory firm. HORNE goes beyond traditional accounting to collaborate, advise, and align with clients to transform rapid change and uncertainties into opportunities for growth and profitability.  

We are a team that focuses on reaching our full potential, rewards high performance, and prioritizes leadership development for every team member.  HORNE emphasizes health and personal development through our multiple wellness programs, and we pride ourselves on offering "unrivaled flexibility".  Despite our size, HORNE takes time to recognize, support, and celebrate one another's successes, working together for the highest good.  Come join us at team HORNE!