Financial Analyst 9-P11

State-of-Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Treasury seeks two Financial Analysts to support the Fire Equipment Grant Program and newly appropriated grant programs established annually by the legislature. These positions provide financial and operational support, conduct systematic reviews of financial data, perform program research and evaluation, and coordinate and monitor contracted services.

Hybrid remote work is available in Michigan; a bachelor’s degree with accounting/finance/economics credits is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with accounting/finance/economics credits.
• Professional experience in budgets, financial data evaluation or related field considered.
• Ability to manage complex projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Developing program policies and procedures
• Maintaining records and compiling reports
• Preparing presentations
• Performing financial accounting–related tasks
• Responding to inquiries and assisting legislators and government staff

Skills

Spreadsheet skills

Grant administration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree with accounting/finance/economics credits

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

****This position offers a $2,500 signing bonus for eligible candidates****

The Michigan Department of Treasury seeks two Financial Analysts to support the Fire Equipment Grant Program and newly appropriated grant programs established annually by the legislature. These positions provide financial and operational support, conduct systematic reviews of financial data, perform program research and evaluation, and coordinate and monitor contracted services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing program policies and procedures
• Maintaining records and compiling reports
• Preparing presentations
• Performing financial accounting–related tasks
• Responding to inquiries and providing assistance to legislators, local units of government, authorities, and commissions

The Bureau oversees economic forecasts and revenue estimates for the State budget process, revenue tracking, tax and economic policy analysis, coordination of the semi-annual Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference, and administration of state revenue sharing programs, the personal property tax reimbursement program, and Treasury’s local government grant programs.

These positions administer local government grant programs and other assigned grant programs within the Bureau. They require a broad and detailed knowledge of grant administration, accounting systems, strong spreadsheet skills, and familiarity with computing systems. Successful candidates must be able to manage complex projects, meet tight deadlines, and work effectively with staff across multiple state agencies.

Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, diversity, inclusion, and employee development.

Education

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

Experience

Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying ‘professional experience’ is only taken into consideration post-bachelor’s degree.

Financial Analyst 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Financial Analyst 10

One year of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst 9.

Financial Analyst P11

Two years of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst, including one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 10.

College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.

PLEASE NOTE: New Hires for the Financial Analyst classification will receive a one-time signing bonus of $2,500. The bonus will be paid out as $1,250 gross pay adjustment on the employee's first pay warrant and the remaining $1,250 will be paid upon completion of one year (2,080 hours) of satisfactory service. If the employee leaves within one year of the appointment, they will be required to pay back the entire bonus.

Official Transcripts. For our purposes, “official college transcripts” must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and MUST be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, provided it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Foreign Transcripts. Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university MUST have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Civil Service accepts evaluations of foreign credentials from National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

All work must be performed in the state of Michigan. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must commute to Michigan to perform the responsibilities and duties of this position at your assigned official work location.

Hybrid Remote Work. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you are a State of Michigan resident, this position is eligible to work remotely three days per week (Monday, Thursday, and Friday) and is required to work on-site at the assigned official workstation two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday). Additionally, the selected candidate must have a secure, safe and appropriate designated workspace that allows privacy and prevents distractions while performing the duties of this position, as well as secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. Additional onsite work may be required. Remote work arrangements are subject to management approval and may be adjusted or discontinued at any time. Please note that remote work is not available if you reside outside of the State of Michigan.

E-Verify. The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Interviews. Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary. Instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview using Microsoft Teams.

AI. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application may be removed from consideration.

Note: Submitting an application for this position does not guarantee you will be contacted for further consideration. Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the results. All applicants may monitor the status of their application through their NEOGOV profile.

The Michigan Department of Treasury is proud to be recognized at the Gold Level as a Veteran-Friendly Employer.