What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Manager position at Child Development Services?
Finance Manager - Preschool Special Education Agency
This is a 40 hour per week, calendar year position, housed at the Department of Education offices in Augusta. The successful candidate will be able to work remotely, with at least two days per week in the office.
SALARY RANGE:
$76,232 - $112,258
Some benefits of CDS employment:
- Maine State Employee Medical coverage
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- $250 per year Professional Development Stipend
- Maine State Employee Living Resources Program (Employee Assistance)
- Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
- Work/Life Balance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Great coworkers, and the satisfaction of helping small children who really need you!
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
The Finance Manager works with the fiscal team to provide centralized accounting for the Child Development Services organization. Primary responsibilities include preparing and monitoring annual and bi-annual budgets, working with stakeholders to resolve issues, oversight of fiscal staff, maintaining agency internal controls, preparing year-end, and working with external auditors during annual audit process. Experience with Early Childhood Special Education regulations and School Finance preferred.
REPRESENTATIVE TASKS include, but are not limited to:
- Plan and direct all activities of the fiscal team
- Prepare and oversee CDS Budgets
- Maintain overall fiscal internal controls
- Attend required meetings on fiscal and agency issues
- Maintain and continue to develop the financial accounting and data collection systems
- Work with CDS regional sites and staff in resolving problems and issues
- Prepare year-end financials and related reports
- Coordinate annual Audit
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS in accounting, financial management, or other related field preferred
- 3 or more years supervisory and accounting experience preferred
- Proficient with Excel and other Microsoft products
- Knowledge and Experience with GAAP and Governmental Accounting
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Please send resume and completed CDS Employment Application (on CDS website) to:
Holly Green, HR Director
CDS State IEU
146 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Child Development Services serves the early intervention and special education needs of Maine's children birth to age five. We have over 350 employees, a large network of contracted providers and currently serve over 3,500 children ages 0 to 5 years.
CDS consist of 10 principal sites throughout Maine with several satellite offices
This posting is being offered by an equal opportunity employer.
#CPS
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $76,232.00 - $112,258.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Office
Application Question(s):
- Veterans’ Preference: Maine law provides a preference to qualified veterans and gold star spouses by ensuring they are offered an interview. If you are a veteran or a gold star spouse and wish to take advantage of this preference, please indicate below. Documentation is required. For more information, visit: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/veterans-preference-in-job-applications.
Please enter 1, 2, or 3 below as appropriate.
1. Not Claiming Veterans’ Preference
2. Veteran Claiming Preference (requires DD Form 214)
3. Gold Star Spouse Claiming Preference (requires DD Form 1300)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPA (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Augusta, ME 04330
Salary : $76,232 - $112,258