Finance Manager - Public Service Coordinator I

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

3d • $56,826 - $80,517 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) is hiring a Finance Manager (Public Service Coordinator I – CA24) for our Central Office at Camp Keyes in Augusta. MBVS advocates for Maine’s veterans, their families, and transitioning service members by delivering benefits, programs, and memorial services that honor service and strengthen communities. This position plays a key role in that mission by providing financial leadership and ensuring sound fiscal stewardship across the Central Office, the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery System, and Veterans’ Services. The Finance Manager serves as the Bureau’s accounting and finance subject matter expert, working closely with senior leadership, the Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery System, and Veterans’ Services. The role also provides interim Contract and Grant Management coverage and manages the Bureau’s annual budget and work program.

Requirements

• A six (6) year combination of education and experience comprised of a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a closely related field and two (2) years of responsible experience in accounting and financial management.
• Directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• CGI Advantage
• P‑Card administration
• budget development and management
• annual work program development
• knowledge of SAAM, GAAP, and GASB principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoicing, collections, and receivable reconciliations to ensure timely cash receipt.
• Oversee invoice processing and payment runs; administer vendor set up and maintenance; resolve payment discrepancies; manage vendor relationships; ensure timely, accurate disbursements in compliance with state policies.
• Compiles and analyzes financial data to prepare budgets, monitor spending, and assess fund sufficiency.
• Manage cardholder setup, transaction review, reconciliation, and policy compliance.
• Prepare journal entries, maintain clearing accounts, and perform regular reconciliations.
• Use CGI Advantage®, BFMS, DAFS Analytics, and Excel for billing, payments, and reporting.
• Provide schedules and documentation for the fiscal close and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Monitor trends, identify issues, and recommend efficiencies for receivables and payables.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.91% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents.
• Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level