Financial Specialist 13 - Office of Aeronautics

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position functions as a professional specialist for the operational budget and financial operations of the Office of Aeronautics with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) as well as the State Block Grant (SBG) Program and Primary Airport Grant Program. Responsible for highly complex assignments that have a significant impact on the Department requiring expertise in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and State grant reporting, coding and policy recommendations. These assignments are considered highly complex due to the unique requirements within the Office of Aeronautics as MDOT systems are not traditionally set up for aviation financials and require an in-depth understanding of policies, procedures, and financial systems including how they relate to the implementation of Federal and State statutes to develop and recommend Department priorities and policies. This position is required to perform several manual calculations by compiling data from multiple sources/systems to determine the outcomes of the financials within the office. Responsibilities include the development, administration, and monitoring of the capital and operating budgets. Performing financial research and reporting, expenditure and revenue analysis, procurement and payment for the administration, aircraft, and office/hangar facilities, state owned airports, and FAA channeling funds. Provide expert advice, development and analysis of program coding and cost of doing business. Duties also include coordination of rental and lease agreements for Aeronautics facilities, and administration of the Airport Loan Program.

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.
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.
Attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.
Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents.
Submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment.
Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Development, administration, and monitoring of the capital and operating budgets.
Performing financial research and reporting.
Expenditure and revenue analysis.
Procurement and payment for the administration, aircraft, and office/hangar facilities, state owned airports, and FAA channeling funds.
Provide expert advice, development and analysis of program coding and cost of doing business.
Coordination of rental and lease agreements for Aeronautics facilities.
Administration of the Airport Loan Program.