Managing Staff Accountant (Public Service Manager I) - 6862 (Augusta)

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

MANAGING STAFF ACCOUNTANT

(PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGER I)

Opening Date:

November 22, 2024

Closing Date:

December 09, 2024

Location:

Augusta

Position #:

01510-6862

Position Type:

Permanent Full Time 

Class Code:

MA28

Grade/Salary:

Grade 28 (Confidential) - $66,206.40 - $94,057.60 Per Year

Are you an experienced accounting professional who is detail oriented and enjoys independent work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Do you possess a high degree of initiative? Do you enjoy working collaboratively utilizing the latest technology? Then we are looking for you!

BRIEF AGENCY DESCRIPTION: The Natural Resources Service Center is responsible for program accounting, cash management and revenue/expenditure control for state agencies that support and guide Maine’s natural resource-based economy. These agencies keep our state parks and public lands pristine, prevent and stop forest fires, map the ocean floor, protect the food we eat, enforce fishery, wildlife and environmental laws, register snowmobiles and enhance your enjoyment of the Maine outdoors from Baxter State Park in the north woods to the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: As a Managing Staff Accountant at the Department of Administrative and Financial Services in the Natural Resources Service Center, you will work closely with agency managers, program administrators and the Service Center Director to determine financial status and reporting requirements; identifying ways of using accounting data for management purposes; evaluating the risk, benefit, and cost of proposals and agency initiatives; and participate in decision and policy making sessions. You will have overall responsibility for designing complex, agency-wide accounting systems, developing agency financial policy, and act as a primary financial representative externally. 

The successful candidate will manage a staff of professional and para-professional accounting personnel and must demonstrate the ability to effectively manage day to day operations of an accounting unit. Qualified candidates must have excellent communication skills in addition to a strong financial background.  

While the position work location is in Augusta, there may be opportunity for occasional remote work within a structured work plan.

For questions specific to the position, please contact Brandon Flint at: brandon.flint@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in any of the following: accounting, business administration, finance, or another closely related field demonstrating competency in applying accounting principles, reviewing and monitoring complex business transactions, developing operational processes and procedures in a leadership capacity.

The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:

1. A thorough and mature comprehension of Maine state laws, rules, regulations, policies and other directives from central control agencies that directly impact program operations and management at the agency level.
2. A proven ability to effectively communicate with diverse group dynamics.
3. Demonstrated skill in fostering positive teamwork in a collaborative spirit to resolve difficult matters.
4. A proven and demonstrated ability to manage a large staff of professional and para-professional accounting personnel.
5. Comprehension of the financial, budgetary, and accounting systems and processes employed by both the executive and legislative branches of state government and how they impact program management.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and a current Resume. 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 can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-proces