Financial Analyst 9-12; Financial Specialist 13

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides financial support and analysis for technology programs within the Chief Technology Officer Division. Depending on the classification level, responsibilities range from assisting with basic budget preparation and monitoring to serving as a recognized resource for budget development, financial reporting, rate analysis, cost allocation, and business case evaluations. The role contributes to oversight of significant statewide technology spending and may support financial components of request for proposal (RFP) processes. Across all levels, the position reviews personnel and purchasing requests, analyzes expenditures and revenues, and helps identify and communicate budget issues. Higher levels provide more advanced analytical support, develop rates, lead complex financial reviews, and present recommendations to program managers and leadership. Strong communication, customer service, and collaboration skills are essential for working with program staff, agency budget offices, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher in any major with at least 12 semester (18 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: accounting, finance, or economics.
Financial Analyst 10: One year of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst 9, Accountant 9, or Auditor 9.
Financial Analyst P11: Two years of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst, including one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 10, Accountant 10, or Auditor 10.
Financial Analyst 12: Three years of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst, including one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst P11, Accountant P11, or Auditor P11.
Financial Specialist 13: Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Financial Analyst; including two years equivalent to a Financial Analyst P11, Accountant P11, or Auditor P11 or one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 12, Accountant 12, or Auditor 12.
Must attach cover letter, resume, and OFFICIAL transcript to application.
Official transcript must bear college/university certification (seal, logo, watermark, letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment.
Selected candidates who have been approved to work a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Financial Analyst P11 experience.

Responsibilities

Reviews personnel and purchasing requests.
Analyzes expenditures and revenues.
Helps identify and communicate budget issues.
Assists with basic budget preparation and monitoring (lower levels).
Serves as a recognized resource for budget development, financial reporting, rate analysis, cost allocation, and business case evaluations (higher levels).
Contributes to oversight of significant statewide technology spending.
May support financial components of request for proposal (RFP) processes.
Provides advanced analytical support (higher levels).
Develops rates (higher levels).
Leads complex financial reviews (higher levels).
Presents recommendations to program managers and leadership (higher levels).