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Deputy Director Security & Employment Service Center (Public Service Manager II)

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Deputy Director Security & Employment Service Center (Public Service Manager II)

Augusta,Maine,United States| Management/Supervisory| Full-time

Apply by:Dec. 17, 2020

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Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS)

Security and Employment Service Center (SESC)

Deputy Director (Public Service Manager II)

Opening Date: December 4, 2020

Closing Date: December 17, 2020

Job Class Code: MA32

Grade:32 (Confidential)

Salary: $64,001 – $87,859

Location: Augusta

AGENCY INFORMATION:

DAFS Financial Service Centers provide professional expertise to manage the financial activities of multiple state and quasi-state agencies with accounts that vary in size and complexity. Services for customers include grant management, federal reporting, budget management, financial analysis/reporting, processing payables and receivables, cash management and additional administrative functions. The Security and Employment Service Center (SESC) provides these services to four state agencies.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a motivated individual with broad financial knowledge and leadership skills. The Deputy Director will be responsible for providing leadership to and overseeing numerous aspects of the Service Center. The initial focus of the position will be the development of new approaches to streamline accounting operations and implement sustainable efficiencies that can be executed by staff whether working on site or remotely. Additional focus is needed for ensuring that the staff is adequately trained, overseeing staff workflows, and helping to keep the staff well connected with each other and our agencies in our current work-from-home environment This position is based in Augusta, but it is anticipated that the position will be remote based (work from home) for at least a few months.

CORE FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Encourage and facilitate superior customer service with all our agencies

  • Provide strategic accounting advice to management, customers and accounting staff

  • Incorporate process changes as required to promote efficiency as well as effective internal controls

  • Hire, train and retain competent accounting staff

  • Manage workflow of and provide oversight to accounting staff

  • Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure financial accuracy.

  • Plan, organize and coordinate the year-end closing process

  • Communicate with internal and external auditors

  • Ensure compliance with Maine Revised Statutes, State Accounting Manual, GAAP, GASB, federal Uniform Guidance, and other governmental regulations and compliance requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Be a highly-organized self-starter capable of using professional judgement, prioritizing responsiveness and applying analytical thought for problem resolution

  • Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in interpreting and applying policies and regulations, systematizing procedures, and planning and analyzing administrative activities

  • Ability to proactively identify opportunities to address issues and implement resolutions with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness

  • Excellent communication skills across all levels; both written and verbal

  • Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and standards; preferably governmental

  • Knowledge of budgeting theory, principles, practices, and techniques

  • Knowledge of human resource management principles, practices and techniques

  • Knowledge of financial and management analysis techniques

  • Ability to supervise and lead a staff of professional, technical and clerical personnel

  • Ability to manage a multifunctional activity

  • Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations

  • Ability to identify and solve complex financial, human resource and management issues

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and a team environment

  • Ability to balance customer service against applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures

  • Ability to represent the Department in various matters

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference may be extended to candidates with professional certification such as a CPA, CIA, CGFM or equivalent -OR- an advanced degree such as an MBA in a related field.

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

  • A thorough knowledge of GAAP/GASB evidenced through formal education and/or practical work experience;

  • A proven ability to work collaboratively with financial services staff and program managers in arriving at thoughtful, best practice solutions that support the attainment of organizational goals;

  • An ability to be flexible and adjust to business needs while balancing multiple tasks and priorities;

  • A proven ability to lead a team toward successful accomplishment of the missions of the organization;

  • A solid ability to communicate effectively and efficiently to customer agencies, team members, management peers and executive managers in both DAFS and other Departments.

Supplemental question:What steps do you take to ensure your priority projects are accomplished?(Please be prepared to answer this when you complete your application)

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications. If you require a paper application, please contact Human Resources at (207) 623-6700.

Contact Information:

Melissa Weiner, Human Resources Generalist, at (207) 623-6739 ormelissa.weiner@maine.gov

Why work for the State of Maine?

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Retirement Savings

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Gym Membership Reimbursement

  • Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)

  • Paid Holidays

  • Federal Public Loan Forgiveness Program- to learn if you qualify, please visithttps://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualify

  • Statewide Locations

  • Training

  • Seasonal Jobs

  • Summer Internship Opportunities

Benefits:(effective July 1, 2020)

The bi-weekly dollar values of some State-paid benefits include:

  • 18.91% of pay to retirement for Confidential positions

  • The value of State-paid Dental Insurance: $14.60 biweekly.

  • At least 85% of the health insurance premium for the employee (up to $400.34). Participating in the Health Premium Credit Program can increase the state-paid amount by 5%. The level of the actual value of state paid Health Insurance will be based on the employee’s wage rate and status with regard to the health credit premium payment. To explore the detailed cost of coverage for specific situations, please consult these tables.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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