State of Michigan
Financial Manager 15 - Business Unit Manager
State of Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48900
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About this Position:
This position provides financial management to the Agriculture Development Bureau within the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and provides first line supervision to the Business Section. The position is responsible for assisting management in the development of the operating budgets as well as monitoring expenditure levels; administering grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements; advising management staff on all administrative activities pertinent to their area of responsibility; providing input on program planning and policy development. The position oversees and coordinates the business process functions such as purchasing and payment of supplies, services, and communication equipment purchase. The position will create various financial reports for a variety of audiences. In addition, this position will lead all year-end closing of the Bureau budget and payables.This position is required to follow established standard operating procedures and meet quantity, quality and timeliness standards for assigned work.
About MDARD:
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of four bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $104.7 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures.MDARD offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development.MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized.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
Four 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 two years equivalent to a Financial Analyst P11, Accountant P11, or Auditor P11 or one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 12, Financial Manager 12, Accountant 12, Accountant Manager 12, Auditor 12, or Auditor Manager 12.Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application.For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
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About this Position:
This position provides financial management to the Agriculture Development Bureau within the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and provides first line supervision to the Business Section. The position is responsible for assisting management in the development of the operating budgets as well as monitoring expenditure levels; administering grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements; advising management staff on all administrative activities pertinent to their area of responsibility; providing input on program planning and policy development. The position oversees and coordinates the business process functions such as purchasing and payment of supplies, services, and communication equipment purchase. The position will create various financial reports for a variety of audiences. In addition, this position will lead all year-end closing of the Bureau budget and payables.This position is required to follow established standard operating procedures and meet quantity, quality and timeliness standards for assigned work.
About MDARD:
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of four bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $104.7 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures.MDARD offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development.MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized.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
Four 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 two years equivalent to a Financial Analyst P11, Accountant P11, or Auditor P11 or one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 12, Financial Manager 12, Accountant 12, Accountant Manager 12, Auditor 12, or Auditor Manager 12.Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application.For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
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Financial Manager Job Specification
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