Capital Outlay & Funding Specialist - Financial Specialist 13

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Specialist to oversee budgeting and expenditure management for a significant capital outlay program. This role demands expertise in financial transactions and independent decision-making to manage over $200 million in projects across state agencies. The ideal candidate will provide guidance to partners and ensure compliance with financial regulations. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing flexibility while maintaining essential in-office collaboration. If you have a strong background in finance and are ready to make a substantial impact, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in accounting, finance, or economics required.
• 4 years of professional experience in financial analysis or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgeting and expenditure for over $200 million in projects.
• Serve as subject matter expert and liaison for the Capital Outlay Program.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Decision Making

Communication

Expertise in Financial Transactions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in any major with accounting, finance, or economics credits

Tools

SIGMA system

Job description

About DTMB:

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

About this position:

This position serves as a financial specialist for the Capital Outlay Program within the Design & Construction Division (DCD) of the State Facilities Administration under the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB). The Capital Outlay Program provides comprehensive funding for professional design and construction projects across state agencies, colleges, and universities statewide. As the liaison to the State Budget Office and DTMB Financial Services, this position is responsible for the budgeting and expenditure management of over $200 million in projects and contracts annually. Exercising significant independent judgment, the incumbent is tasked with making critical decisions regarding agency requests for the expenditure of enterprise-wide capital outlay funds. This role also includes the monitoring of fund usage and the preparation of annual legislative reports.

Additionally, this position serves as the subject matter expert for the Capital Outlay Program, providing guidance to both internal and external partners. The role demands expertise in financial transactions related to design and construction projects and overseeing the collection of DCD administrative fees. The position requires proficiency in interfacing with the State Integrated Governmental Management Applications (SIGMA) system. In summary, this role demands a high level of expertise, independence, and responsibility, ensuring the efficient and effective management of significant financial resources within the Capital Outlay Program.

View the position description here: Financial Specialist 13

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach your cover letter, resume, and OFFICIAL transcript to your application. Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered.An official transcript must bear the college/university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, and/or letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date. A transcript with these requirements, with the stamp "Issued to Student" is accepted as an official transcript. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted. An unofficial transcript is: (1) an internet copy printed from the college/university student web account; (2) a transcript stamped with "Student Copy," and (3) a transcript that is labeled as 'Unofficial.' The official transcript must be scanned and attached to the electronic NEOGOV Civil Service application with one of the following file extensions: pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rft. Degree certificates are not accepted. When attaching transcripts, please name the college/university for each transcript attached.

Position Location:
This position is located in Lansing, MI. This position may work a hybrid (remote/office) schedule with 2 days required in the office per week. Selected candidates who have been approved to work a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher in any major with at least 12 semester (18 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: accounting, finance, or economics.

Experience

Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Financial Analyst; including two years equivalent to a Financial Analyst P11, Accountant P11, or Auditor P11 or one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 12, Accountant 12, or Auditor 12.

Possession of a Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Financial Analyst P11 experience.

View the entire job specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/FinancialSpecialist.pdf