[Hiring] Accountant Manager @State of Michigan

Role Description

This position serves as the Operations Manager for Operations Section within the Trust Accounting & Operations Bureau, Operations Division. The position is responsible for:

• Planning, directing, and managing the daily operations of the section.
• Ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant settlement, accounting, cash management, and operational support of the multi-billion-dollar investment portfolios for State of Michigan’s Retirement System Fund, the State Treasurer’s Common Cash Fund, and various agency and trust funds.
• Providing leadership to Operations section staff.
• Overseeing complex investment accounting operations and enterprise investment systems.
• Ensuring the integrity of financial data, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Leading continuous improvement of business processes, system interfaces, and operational efficiencies.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic initiatives, manage operational risk, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and accounting standards.

Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, and employee development. The Department of Treasury promotes and supports Diversity and Inclusion. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that still offers a great work/life balance, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.
• Four years of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial reports equivalent to an Accountant or an Auditor.
• Two years equivalent to an Accountant P11 or Auditor P11, or one year equivalent to an Accountant 12 or Auditor 12.
• Possession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) may be substituted for six months of Accountant P11 experience.
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certification may be substituted for one year of Accountant P11 experience.

Requirements

• Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application.
• Official transcripts must contain the applicant's name, college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed, the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and must be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents.
• All work must be performed in the state of Michigan.
• If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must commute to Michigan to perform the responsibilities and duties of this position at your assigned official work location.
• This position is eligible to work remotely five days per week if you are a State of Michigan resident.
• Occasional onsite work will be required.
• The selected candidate must have a secure, safe, and appropriate designated workspace that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• Secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload is required.
• Remote work arrangements are subject to management approval and may be adjusted or discontinued at any time.
• The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify.
• Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams.
• The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Benefits

• Work remotely five days per week.
• Great work/life balance.
• Continuous improvement and employee development opportunities.