Senior Deputy Director 20 - Deputy Treasurer

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Senior Deputy Director 20 - Deputy Treasurer

Salary

$145,121.00 - $183,117.00 Annually

Location

Dimondale, MI

Job Type

Limited Term (position has expiration date)

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2701-25-10-15

Department

Treasury

Opening Date

03/07/2025

Closing Date

3/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

This position will serve as the Deputy Director over the Bureau of Financial and Accounting Services and Office of Postsecondary Financial Planning. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of programs and policies for the effective administration of these areas and activities. These areas provide the receipting and processing of all State deposits; monitoring and maintaining all the State’s bank accounts; the controlling and assignment of all State disbursements; Treasury accounting functions and statewide cash reconciliation; management and maintenance of Michigan’s 529 prepaid tuition savings program, student loan repayments, and the MiABLE disability savings program.

This position is also part of the executive senior management team responsible for planning and implementing Treasury’s strategic objectives and initiatives.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Deputy Treasurer Financial and Administrative Services.pdf)

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Required Education and Experience

Education

Note: Experience is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree.

Possession of a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting.

Master’s degree or other professional designation preferred e.g., (CPA, CIA, etc.)

Experience

Two years of experience as a director of a division.

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume and a copy of your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to Treasury. Review more information regarding official transcripts. (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/OfficialTranscript_693831_7.pdf)

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Selected candidate must have a safe and appropriate designated workspace or workstation for performance of work and secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Interviews will likely occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary, as instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview.

View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/SeniorExecutiveService.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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 at www.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 daysand 13 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 take 12 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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SENDPDIR - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in any major or at least one year of professional experience in the state classified service? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

• Yes

• No

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  SENDPDIR - Do you possess at least two years of experience as a director of a division?

• Yes

• No

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  Are you a current State of Michigan governmental employee, or an employee of the Michigan Legislative branch, OR in layoff status from either?

• Yes

• No

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  Please describe how you have ensured compliance with laws, regulations, and audit/accounting standards in your previous roles.

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  How many years of experience do you have leading financial/accounting teams and preparing projections and financial reports?

• None to less than three years

• Three to five years

• Five to seven years

• More than seven years

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  Please describe your work leading financial/accounting teams and preparing projections and financial reports. If you have no experience, please enter N/A.

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  How many years of experience do you have planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating complex accounting projects or efforts?

• None to less than three years

• Three to five years

• Five to seven years

• More than seven years

  08

  Please describe your experience planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating complex accounting projects or efforts. If you held a leadership position, please include the number of staff within your oversight. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.

  09

  Please describe a time you made an accounting error and what changes you made because of that incident.

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  Did you attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

  11

  If you answered no to the previous question, please explain why.

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  Did you attach your cover letter and detailed resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

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  Do you understand this job requires working onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays?

• Yes

• No

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  Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Do you currently reside in Michigan or if offered the position, would plan to relocate to Michigan?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Treasury

Address

TreasuryOHR@michigan.gov

430 West Allegan Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48922

Phone

517-335-7508

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/treasurycareers

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