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Department of Defense, Veterans & Emergency Management
Opening Date: July 1, 2026
Closing Date: July 16, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 24 / Confidential
Job Class Code: CA24
Salary: $56,825.60 - $80,516.80/Annually
Location: Augusta
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) is hiring a Finance Manager (Public Service Coordinator I – CA24) for our Central Office at Camp Keyes in Augusta. MBVS advocates for Maine’s veterans, their families, and transitioning service members by delivering benefits, programs, and memorial services that honor service and strengthen communities. This position plays a key role in that mission by providing financial leadership and ensuring sound fiscal stewardship across the Central Office, the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery System, and Veterans’ Services.
The Finance Manager serves as the Bureau’s accounting and finance subject matter expert, working closely with senior leadership, the Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery System, and Veterans’ Services. The role also provides interim Contract and Grant Management coverage and manages the Bureau’s annual budget and work program. Preferred experience includes CGI Advantage, P‑Card administration, budget development and management, annual work program development, and knowledge of SAAM, GAAP, and GASB principles.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounts Receivable: Manage invoicing, collections, and receivable reconciliations to ensure timely cash receipt.
- Accounting Standard and Vendor Management: Oversee invoice processing and payment runs; administer vendor set up and maintenance; resolve payment discrepancies; manage vendor relationships; ensure timely, accurate disbursements in compliance with state policies.
- Budget and Work Program Management: Compiles and analyzes financial data to prepare budgets, monitor spending, and assess fund sufficiency.
- P ‑Card Administration: Manage cardholder setup, transaction review, reconciliation, and policy compliance.
- Core Accounting: Prepare journal entries, maintain clearing accounts, and perform regular reconciliations.
- Financial Systems: Use CGI Advantage®, BFMS, DAFS Analytics, and Excel for billing, payments, and reporting.
- Year ‑End and Reporting Support: Provide schedules and documentation for the fiscal close and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
- Process Improvement: Monitor trends, identify issues, and recommend efficiencies for receivables and payables .
Minimum Qualifications:
- A six (6) year combination of education and experience comprised of a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a closely related field and two (2) years of responsible experience in accounting and financial management. Directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Preferences:
- All qualified veterans, gold star spouses, or spouses of an eligible service member (including those actively serving in the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces and the National Guard) who meet the minimum qualifications for this will be contacted for an interview.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.91% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
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 differing 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 reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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