Financial Analyst - Public Service Coordinator I - Anticipated Vacancy

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Department of Administrative and Financial ServicesGeneral Government Service CenterFinancial Analyst - Public Service Coordinator I - Anticipated Vacancy Opening Date: April 25, 2025

Closing Date: May 9, 2025

Grade: 28

Salary:$66,206.40 - $94,057.60 

OVERVIEW: 
The General Government Service Center (GGSC) is one of five financial service centers within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services established to provide centralized accounting and budgeting services to agencies across state government. GGSC customers include the Department of Administrative and Financial Services (including Information Technology, Real Estate, Purchases, Lottery, Alcohol and Cannabis), the Governor’s Office, the Department of Economic and Community Development, the Department of Education, various Boards and Commissions as well as the Cultural Agencies—a mix of government entities that adds variety to standard accounting practices. JOB DESCRIPTION:The primary focus of the Financial Analyst is to provide financial and consultative, professional advice and expertise about significant issues to agency and executive management.  This position may provide leadership for selected activities or projects, but the primary focus is to provide financial and consultative expertise.  This position provides specialized expertise on various administrative, legislative, or policy matters and their impact.  The scope of responsibility is well defined by statute, regulation, grant or agency policy and the issues are moderately complex.  Responsibilities include consulting, evaluating, and integrating operational practices, procedures, and activities in support of outcomes of policy or program initiatives, and may include providing leadership on selected activities involving other personnel, task force or committees, advocates, or members of the public.  This position supports the following processes and reports:  Budget orders; financial orders, work programs, supplemental/biennial budgets, cash/lapsed balance trends, weekly allotment status, personal services monitoring and ad hoc GGSC information request. TYPICAL DUTUES:

• Provides budgetary information, revenue forecasts, and analyses of Department finances to keep administrators informed of Department financial status and resources.
• Develops and oversees the implementation of standardized financial reporting formats and procedures and other financial systems for Department agencies to ensure and document compliance with applicable state and federal fiscal regulations and standards.
• Advises and consults with Bureau Directors and other management personnel on financial operations and administrative problems to develop and recommend solutions.
• Develops and recommends budgets, work and fiscal programs, and changes thereto to support attainment of department goals.
• Performs in-depth cost accounting and cost/benefit modeling and analyses of departmental programs and proposals to determine cost effectiveness.
• Responsible for the preparation of the biennial budget to ensure sufficient resources exist to meet established goals and objectives.
• Reviews legislative records and other documents concerning position allocation to ensure positions are adequately funded and consistent with legislative intent.
• Monitors the legislative process related to fiscal impact on the Department and prepares all fiscal notes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of business and public administration principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of financial management principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of managerial and cost accounting theory, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of AICPA/GAAP/GASB standards for governmental organizations.
• Knowledge of federal funding rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of internal service fund operations.
• Ability to conduct complex cost, cost/benefit, forecasting, and financial analyses and modeling.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate fiscal and administrative services.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations and systematize procedures.
• Ability to advise management on financial matters.
• Ability to prepare budgets and execute work programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or closely related field and two (2) years of responsible experience in financial and budget