Public Service Coordinator I - Financial Analyst
About The Position
The Department of Administrative and Financial Services - Security and Employment Service Center (SESC) is seeking individuals committed to providing financial services and human resources support to the Departments of Public Safety; Labor; Professional and Financial Regulation; and Defense, Veterans, and Emergency Management. Financial Service Centers offer professional financial expertise to manage the financial activities of multiple departments with varying accounts. Services include accounting and financial processing, cash management, budget development and monitoring, financial analysis, grant management, legislative support, and administrative functions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving organizational challenges, and wants work that contributes to the strength of Maine's critical public services. The position is based in Augusta, Maine, with some telework availability.
Requirements
- An eight (8) year combination of education and experience comprised of a Master's Degree in Business Administration or closely related field and two (2) years of responsible experience in cost, cost/benefit, and financial analysis.
- Directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Strong analytical and data gathering skills.
- Ability to prepare budgetary and financial documents including reports, financial statements, and projections.
- Ability to analyze and interpret information from various sources.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with data query/data management tools.
- Strong communication skills, including proficiency in writing clearly and effectively.
- Ability to succinctly present financial data to management and agency personnel.
- Strong abilities in reconciliation and research.
- Supervisory and mentoring skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Curiosity and the interest in figuring out issues.
Responsibilities
- Perform monitoring activities of subrecipients of federal awards, including learning federal award requirements, conducting field visits and desk reviews, providing technical assistance, and preparing reports.
- Provide in-depth and continuous analysis of departmental finances to keep management informed of the financial status.
- Design and manage complex data queries, interpret data, and make decisions or recommendations.
- Prepare financial reports, including forecasting financial needs and creating ad hoc reports.
- Analyze financial policies and procedures, recommend modifications, and implement approved changes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Administer and maintain accounting records for assigned accounts in compliance with federal and state requirements, laws, budgets, policies, and procedures.
- Develop, forecast, and track annual budgets and federal grant award budgets.
- Supervise, mentor, and provide leadership and technical guidance to other staff.
- Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure seamless financial processing.
- Provide financial recommendations to agency personnel.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.11% of employee's pay towards MainePERS)
- Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child
- Additional unpaid leave may be available under FMLA
- Extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
