Managing Staff Accountant Augusta , Maine , United States | Accounting and Finance | Full-time Apply by: Feb. 19, 2025 Apply with Linkedin Apply Position: Managing Staff Accountant Department:Bureau of Motor Vehicles - Accounting Schedule:Monday - Friday, Full time Job Class: Public Service Manager I / MA26 Salary: $62,129.60 - $87,817.60 annually Closing Date : February 19, 2025 Join Our Team at the Department of the Secretary of State At the Department of the Secretary of State, we are a team dedicated to providing efficient and exceptional service to our community. We prioritize work-life balance and offer great benefits to support our team in achieving professional success while maintaining personal well-being. Join a team that fosters a culture of teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement, offering opportunities for growth and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our citizens. Are you ready to make a difference? We are looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals who thrive in a dynamic, growth-focused environment. If you are passionate about making a difference, driving success, and being part of a positive team culture, we want you on our team. About the Position: We are seeking an experienced and motivatedManaging Staff Accountantto lead the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) accounting team. In this role, you’ll manage a dynamic team responsible for processing over $117 million in revenue and $46 million in expenditures. As a leader in the BMV, you will play a key role in driving financial accuracy, accountability, and process improvement, while ensuring the team’s success through supportive, hands-on leadership. You will oversee a wide range of accounting activities, from budget preparation and analysis to financial reporting and forecasting and serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on financial matters. We are looking for someone who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and dive into the work alongside your team, ensuring all deadlines are met and top-notch service is delivered. Additionally, you’ll bring fresh ideas and creative solutions as we continue to innovate and modernize our processes and procedures, helping to improve efficiency and streamline workflows across the department. Your ability to lead by example, embrace new technologies, and implement best practices will help us stay at the forefront of accounting excellence. What We’re Looking For: We’re looking for a dedicated leader with strong accounting expertise and a passion for developing people. Your ability to analyze financial data, streamline processes, and manage a team with empathy and clear communication will be essential for this role. + Team Collaboration: You know how to lead a team to success, helping your staff grow while also driving excellent results. + Strong Accounting Expertise: You bring a deep understanding of general accounting principles, budgeting, and financial analysis to the table. + Empathy and Leadership:You lead with heart, guiding your team through challenges while ensuring they have the support and tools they need to thrive. + Clear Communication: Whether you're preparing financial reports or discussing complex data, you can explain things clearly and effectively to all stakeholders. + Adaptability and Problem-Solving: You thrive in a dynamic environment, always ready to find creative solutions to accounting challenges. + Hands-On Leadership: You’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and actively participate in tasks, ensuring deadlines are met and quality is never compromised while supervising your team to meet and exceed expectations. + Innovation and Modernization:You’re eager to contribute fresh ideas and help us modernize and improve our processes and procedures, finding efficiencies and introducing new ways of doing things that align with our mission and vision. Key Competencies We Value: Emotional Intelligence: You understand and connect with others, showing empathy and understanding, while balancing professionalism and accountability. Conflict Resolution & Feedback: You handle difficult situations with tact and respect and provide constructive feedback to help others grow. Time Management:You effectively balance multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality. Commitment to Excellence:You’re dedicated to achieving high standards of service delivery and work performance, ensuring accuracy and accountability. Continuous Improvement: You’re always looking for ways to improve processes, learn new skills, and help your team achieve more. In this role, you will: + Lead and manage the accounting team, overseeing the processing of over $117 million in revenue and $46 million in expenditures. + Ensure timely and accurate reporting of revenue collections, expenditures, and budget variances, making recommendations for improvements. + Supervise the preparation of financial reports, including the GAAP report and SEFA, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. + Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and professional development. + Support senior leadership with strategic financial planning and assist with day-to-day financial operations. + Be hands-on in addressing immediate needs, ensuring that key deadlines are met and quality service is delivered consistently. + Contribute fresh ideas for process improvement, embracing technology and modernization efforts to streamline workflows and enhance service delivery. Preferences will be given to candidates who have: + Experience with accounting systems like Advantage-ME, Fortis, and Budget & Financial Management System (BFMS). + Knowledge of state government accounting principles and practices. + Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications. + A demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop staff, and manage complex financial operations. Minimum Qualifications: + An eight (8) year combination of education and experience comprised of a master’s degree in business administration or closely related field and two (2) years of responsible experience in cost, cost/benefit, and financial analysis. Directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions, and successful candidates will be required to complete an I-9 form upon hire. Why Join Our Team? No matter where you work across Maine state government, you’ll be part of a workforce that embodies our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—providing essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and well-being with a valuable total compensation package, including: + Work-Life Fit: Take time for yourself with 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. + Health Insurance Coverage: The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. + Dental Insurance: The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.62 annual value). + Retirement Plan: The State contributes the equivalent of 18.09% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). Contact information: Questions about this position should be directed to Matthew Dudley at Matthew.S.Dudley@Maine.Gov Application Instructions: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application. 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 require a paper application, please download and print one HERE (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process) or contact our office at 207-441-4512 . Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Secretary of State Office of Human Resources, 29 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04330 or faxed to 207-624-9313 . Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included. Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date. State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. There's a job, and then there’s purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in different ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note that reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.