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State of Michigan Controller - State Division Administrator 17 in Lansing, Michigan
Controller - State Division Administrator 17
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Controller - State Division Administrator 17
Salary
$108,813.00 - $147,933.00 Annually
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
1804-24-MSF-014
Department
LEO-MSF-MEDC
Opening Date
07/02/2024
Closing Date
7/16/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
At MEDC, we help Michiganders prosper by investing in our businesses and communities, enabling the growth of good jobs, and promoting Michigan’s reputation as a world-class business location and travel destination. By joining our team, you will play an integral role in directly supporting Michigan’s success, where you work, live and play. Come join the MEDC as a Controller on the Financial Services team!
This position functions as the Controller for MEDC/MSF and will be responsible for overseeing the annual fiscal year-end close process to ensure adherence with state policies and procedures and General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and will serve as the main point of contact with DTMB-OFM and the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) on the annual financial audits.
This position is responsible for providing management oversight of the unit managers and processes in MEDC/MSF General Ledger, Asset Administration, and Financial Support units, which includes developing policies and procedure, setting priorities, and developing goals and strategies. This position will also be responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting of highly complex transactions and for the evaluation and implementation of new GASB statements.
View the position descriptionHERE (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Controller - SDA 17 Position Description.pdf)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Preferred: Bachelor’s or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. CPA strongly preferred, but not a requirement. CPA strongly preferred, but not required.
Experience
Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.
Preferred: Two years of experience completing year-end closing processes with a State control agency.
Additional Requirements and Information
For more information on the MEDC and other career opportunities, visit www.michiganbusiness.org/careers .
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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STDIVADM - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major AND at least two years of post-degree experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR At least one year of professional experience in the state classified service AND at least two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist OR at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school AND at least three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or at least two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level.
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Please select your level of experience managing a team.
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Please select your level of experience with government accounting.
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Please select your level of experience preparing, reviewing, and/or auditing financial statements and footnotes in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
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Please select your level of experience with the State of Michigan's fiscal year-end close process.
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Please select your level of experience evaluating, implementing, and/or auditing Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements.
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Please select which postgraduate degree or other certifications you possess (Check all that apply).
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If you selected other for the previous question, please specify what postgraduate degree or certifications you possess.
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Department
LEO-MSF-MEDC
Address
MEDCHR@Michigan.org
300 N. Washington Square
Lansing, Michigan, 48913
Phone
517-241-0884
Website
https://www.michiganbusiness.org/careers/
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