Public Sector Financial Analyst – Telework Eligible

MaineGuide; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

State of Maine, Department of Administrative and Financial Services – Security and Employment Service Center, in Augusta, seeks a Financial Analyst to manage financial resources for multiple departments. Based in Augusta with some telework, the role focuses on monitoring federal award subrecipients, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Minimum qualifications include an MBA or related field with two years of cost/benefit/financial analysis experience, strong analytical and communication skills,

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or closely related field with two years of cost/financial analysis experience.
• Two years of responsible experience in cost, cost/benefit, and financial analysis (education can be substituted).
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with data query/data management tools.
• Strong communication skills; ability to present financial data clearly.
• Supervisory and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to work independently; curiosity and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor subrecipients of federal awards; learn requirements, conduct field visits, desk reviews, provide technical assistance, and prepare reports.
• Provide in-depth and ongoing analysis of departmental finances to keep management informed of financial status.
• Design and manage complex data queries; interpret data to inform decisions/recommendations.
• Prepare financial reports including forecasting needs and ad hoc reports.
• Analyze financial policies; recommend and implement modifications to improve efficiency/accuracy.
• Administer and maintain accounting records per federal/state requirements; ensure compliance with laws, budgets, policies and procedures.
• Develop, forecast, and track annual budgets and federal grant budgets.
• Supervise, mentor, and lead staff; provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to facilitate financial processing and provide financial recommendations.

Education

Master’s Degree in Business Administration or closely related field

2+ years of responsible cost, cost/benefit, and financial analysis

Strong analytical and data gathering skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Data query/data management tools familiarity

Strong communication skills

Supervisory and mentoring abilities

Ability to work independently; curious/problem-solving mindset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data query tools

Job description

State of Maine, Department of Administrative and Financial Services – Security and Employment Service Center, in Augusta, seeks a Financial Analyst to manage financial resources for multiple departments. Based in Augusta with some telework, the role focuses on monitoring federal award subrecipients, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Minimum qualifications include an MBA or related field with two years of cost/benefit/financial analysis experience, strong analytical and communication skills,