Public Service Manager III - Assistant Director of Finance & Administration
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Finance and Administration, in partnership with the Director, provides direction, leadership and management of the financial analysts and other staff in all operational aspects for assigned areas of responsibility to meet the needs of Bureaus in the Department of Transportation. This role involves managing cash flow, overseeing fiscal, budgetary, and accounting functions, and ensuring compliance with State and Federal laws. The position also requires developing financial reporting tools, overseeing stockroom and reprographics operations, and acting as a liaison between various government offices. The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking a candidate who embodies the state motto 'Dirigo' or 'I lead' and is dedicated to providing essential services to Mainers.
Requirements
- A Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, directly related field or equivalent, and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in fiscal program management.
- Experience must include at least two (2) years of supervisory experience over professional and technical staff.
- Professional financial management may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Responsibilities
- Manages cash flow and Department-wide capital program – FHWA, FTA, FAA, ensuring the utilization of maximum federal dollars to advise management of available funding to deliver projects.
- Directs and oversees the Department’s fiscal, budgetary and accounting functions to ensure sufficient funds and resources are available to meet program goals and objectives in compliance with State and Federal laws in order to ensure that the Department is meeting its goals while working within all rules/regulations.
- Works collaboratively to ensure Department goals and objectives are incorporated into the budget and Administration is represented in all ongoing budget processes to make good business relationships.
- Represents the Commissioner and Department with Federal and State agencies as well as private organization in order to facilitate and provide coordinated delivery of budgetary, accounting, operational and financial services to keep the Department’s goals consistent.
- Develops financial reporting tools to track progress in meeting budget initiatives and evaluate program productivity and accountability for strategic decision making; measuring the efficiency and effectiveness of program delivery to provide the management team with reliable information.
- Oversight of the Department’s stockroom & reprographics operations to ensure that the Department’s and customer’s needs are met. This includes making sure project plans are available when projects are advertised.
- Assists the Director in overseeing all financial & budgetary matters for the Department.
- Acts on behalf of the Bureau Director exercising full authority as delegated to provide coverage in Negotiates TransCap Bond cash flows with the Municipal Bond Bank to make sound investments decisions.
- Serves as a liaison between the Office of Budget, Controller, and Treasurer to meet all program requirements within Maine State Government.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- 12 days of sick leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 18.91% of employee's pay to MainePERS)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
