Senior Financial Analyst - Augusta, United States - Maine Department of Health and Human Services

Description

**Job Class Code:** CA30

**Grade: 30(Confidential)**

**Salary: $63,252 - $86,028****Location: Augusta, ME** **Department of Administrative and Financial Services**

**Opening Date**: March 1, 2022

****Closing Date: March 17, 2022****

Financial Service Centers provide professional financial expertise to manage the financial activities of multiple Departments and bureaus, with accounts that vary in size and complexity. Services for customer agencies include accounting and financial processing, cash management, budget development and monitoring, financial analysis, grant management, legislative support, and administrative functions.

We are seeking a motivated individual with broad financial knowledge and excellent communication skills. Our Senior Financial Analyst is multi-faceted with a scope of responsibility that spans an array of financial and administrative services. This work includes having an in-depth financial knowledge of the accounts and providing department directors with accurate and continuous analyses of departmental finances including revenue and budget forecasts. This position will provide financial analysis services to the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation while working as team lead and supervising two financial analyst positions and two staff accountant positions. The responsibilities will also include developing professional relationships and working closely with commissioners, agency heads, professional accounting and/or support staff in order to provide guidance and advice on fiscal matters, processes, procedures, rules, regulations, best practices and financial internal controls. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Customer service, interpersonal skills, and strong financial knowledge are critical in this role. The position may be remote for a few months and will be based in Augusta, Maine.

***Primary responsibilities include:***

Assist in directing and overseeing the fiscal, budgetary, and financial management functions in order to meet established Department goals and objectives.

Assist with overseeing financing and strategic planning in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of program delivery.

Direct and oversee the activities of a team of accounting staff that provide fiscal services and support to the departments.

Act as technical resource to provide support to professional accounting staff.

Advise the director, commissioners, deputy commissioners, and other customers on fiscal affairs and management matters to provide recommended solutions to identified problems.

Develop and recommend budgets, work and fiscal programs, and subsequent changes to support attainment of department goals.

Oversee federal grant work done by staff accountant positions.

Review legislative records and other documents concerning allocation to ensure programs are adequately funded and are consistent with legislative intent.

Provide subject matter expertise on areas including, but not limited to agency fiscal matters, the States budget process, the States budget system, the States accounting system, and other application systems used by the departments.

Ensure compliance with Maine Revised Statutes, SAAM, GAAP, GASB, Federal Uniform Guidance, and other governmental regulations and compliance requirements

***Skills, abilities or knowledge required:***

Be a highly-organized self-starter capable of using professional judgement, prioritizing responsiveness and applying analytical thought for problem resolution

Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in interpreting and applying policies and regulations

Ability to proactively identify opportunities to address issues and implement resolution

Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization; both written and verbal

Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and standards; preferably governmental

Knowledge of budgeting theory, principles, practices, and techniques

Knowledge of financial and management analysis techniques

Ability to supervise a staff of professional personnel

Ability to manage a multifunctional activity

Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations

Ability to identify and solve complex financial issues

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and a team environment

***Minimum qualifications:***

A thorough knowledge of GAAP/GASB evidenced through formal education and/or practical work experience;

A proven ability to work collaboratively with financial services staff and program managers in arriving at thoughtful, best practice solutions that support the attainment of organizational goals;

An ability to be flexible and adjust to business needs while balancing multiple tasks and priorities;

A proven ability to lead a team toward successful accomplishment of the missions of the organization;

A solid ability to communicate effectively and efficiently to customer agencies, team members, management peers and executive managers.

***Preference will be given to those applicants:***

Preference may be extended to candidates with professional certification such as a CPA, CIA, CGFM or equivalent -OR- an advanced degree such as an MBA in a related field.

***Contact information:***

Questions about this position should be directed to Deputy Director, Laura Cyr at

***Application Instructions:***

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application. *In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.*

If you require a paper application, please download and print one here or contact our office at Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Security & Employment Service Center, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 or faxed to Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included. Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.

***Benefits of working for the State of Maine:***

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto"Dirigo" or "I lead"as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

**Work-Life Balance** Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using **13 paid holidays** , **12 days of sick leave** , and **3+ weeks of vacation leave** annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

**Health Insurance Coverage** The State of Maine pays **85%-100%** of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

**Health Insurance Premium Credit** Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about .

**Dental Insurance** The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

**Retirement Plan** The State of Maine contributes **17.96** ****%** of pay** to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

**Gym Membership Reimbursement** Improve overall health with regular exercise