Finance Manager - Public Service Coordinator

Department of Defense, Veterans & Emergency Management

Position: Finance Manager (Public Service Coordinator I - CA24) – Central Office, Camp Keyes, Augusta, Maine

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

The Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services (MBVS) is hiring a Finance Manager to provide financial leadership and fiscal stewardship for the Central Office, the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System, and Veterans' Services. The role serves as the Bureau's accounting and finance subject matter expert, working closely with senior leadership, and provides interim contract and grant management coverage and manages the annual budget and work program.

• Accounts Receivable: Manage invoicing, collections, and receivable reconciliations to ensure timely cash receipt.
• Accounting Standards & Vendor Management: Oversee invoice processing and payment runs; administer vendor setup and maintenance; resolve payment discrepancies; manage vendor relationships; ensure timely, accurate disbursements in compliance with state policies.
• Budget and Work Program Management: Compile and analyze 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.

• A six (6) year combination of education and experience comprising 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.

• 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 will be contacted for an interview.

• Work-Life Fit – 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually, with vacation leave accrual increasing with years of service; 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.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• 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 toward the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave – Six weeks of fully paid parental leave, with additional unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

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, gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status, or genetics.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.