Financial Analyst -P11 - Enterprise Licensing

Financial Analyst

This position currently offers an initial $1,250 signing bonus and an additional $1,250 retention bonus upon completion of one year of satisfactory service. The bonus must be paid back if the employee leaves the department prior to completing one year in the position. This benefit is limited to new State of Michigan employees; current employees are ineligible.

The position is being reposted to obtain additional applicants. If you've already submitted your application, you do not need to reapply as your application is still under consideration.

The role is for a professional Financial Analyst in the Michigan Gaming Control Board, Enterprise Licensing section, conducting systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of financial documents, including personal and business bank accounts, investment portfolios, net‑worth statements, personal and business tax returns, and other financial data to determine the financial probity or integrity of license applicants or licensees.

MGCB ensures fair and honest gaming to protect the interests of citizens of the State of Michigan.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board may consider alternate and remote work schedule requests based on the operational needs of the work area. MGCB's main office is located at 3062 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI, with satellite offices in Lansing, Greektown Casino, MGM Grand Detroit, and Motor City Casino. For positions approved to work remotely, MGCB requires a minimum of two in‑office days each week.

Employees working remotely must provide a secure, private work location with suitable lighting, furniture, utilities, and a high‑speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. MGCB will provide computers and other essential items needed to perform state work; remote workers are responsible for other components at their own expense.

• Financial Analyst 9: No specific type or amount is required.
• Financial Analyst 10: One year of professional experience providing systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst 9.
• Financial Analyst P11: Two years of professional experience providing systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst, including one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 10.

College credits may be substituted pro‑rata (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees. All employees must meet these ethical standards. All appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these standards.

All employees must report any possible conflict of interest. The Ethical Standards and Conduct information, Prohibited Gaming Related Activities, and Michigan Gaming Control & Revenue Act Employment Requirements are available for review.

The Board conducts a personal reference screening, criminal background check, drug testing, and federal and state tax transcript check, including fingerprinting, prior to a conditional offer of employment. A reference check from a current or previous supervisor is required, and must be included in the application.

Accommodations:
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator.

• Insurance benefits: health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, their spouses, and children; life‑insurance benefit of two times salary (up to $200,000); long‑term disability insurance.
• Retirement programs: 401(k) and 457 plans; automatic 4% contribution with match up to 5%; vest immediately (state contributions fully vest after 4 years).
• Vacation and sick leave: 15–35 personal days and 13 sick days per year, roll‑over allowed; an additional day for community service or school functions.
• Paid parental leave: 12 weeks of paid leave after birth or adoption.
• Paid holidays: 13 or 14 paid holidays each year, including major federal holidays.
• Bonus programs: eligible employees with five years of service receive annual longevity bonuses that grow with seniority; some positions may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses.

MGCB is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Silver Level Veteran Friendly Employer.