Financial Analyst 9-12; Financial Specialist 13

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide financial support and analysis for technology programs. The role involves assisting with budget preparation, financial reporting, and oversight of technology spending, requiring strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support and analysis for technology programs within the Chief Technology Officer Division
• Assist with basic budget preparation and monitoring
• Serve as a recognized resource for budget development, financial reporting, rate analysis, cost allocation, and business case evaluations
• Contribute to oversight of significant statewide technology spending and may support financial components of request for proposal (RFP) processes
• Review personnel and purchasing requests, analyze expenditures and revenues, and help identify and communicate budget issues
• Provide advanced analytical support, develop rates, lead complex financial reviews, and present recommendations to program managers and leadership

Skills

• Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher in any major with at least 12 semester (18 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: accounting, finance, or economics
• Financial Analyst 9: No specific type or amount is required
• Financial Analyst 10: One year of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst 9, Accountant 9, or Auditor 9
• Financial Analyst P11: Two years of professional experience providing a 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, Accountant 10, or Auditor 10
• Financial Analyst 12: Three years of professional experience providing a 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 P11, Accountant P11, or Auditor P11
• Financial Specialist 13: Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Financial Analyst; including two years equivalent to a Financial Analyst P11, Accountant P11, or Auditor P11 or one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 12, Accountant 12, or Auditor 12
• Possession of a Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Financial Analyst P11 experience
• Strong communication, customer service, and collaboration skills are essential for working with program staff, agency budget offices, and other stakeholders

Benefits

• Health, mental health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for the whole family.
• No-cost life insurance at double your annual salary, paying up to $200,000.
• No-cost vision insurance.
• Disability coverage providing extended benefits and partial pay.
• Supplemental pay and insurance during some military leaves.
• 15 to 35 paid personal days per year.
• 13 paid sick days per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave after a birth or adoption.
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year including New Year’s and Christmas Eve, Memorial and Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, and Juneteenth.
• Up to 1 paid day of school and community leave annually.
• 401(k) and 457 enrollments offered to new hires with multiple investment options.
• 4% automatic contribution by the state for 401(k) plans.
• Up to a 5% match for additional 401(k) account contributions.
• State contributions fully vest after 4 years.
• Funds may be rolled in from previous retirement accounts.
• Alternate/Remote-Work Schedules for some positions.
• Bonus and Longevity Pay Programs.
• Tax-Advantaged Parking and Health Savings Accounts.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Professional Development.
• 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.
• 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.
• Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per 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.
• Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.
• Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
• 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.
• 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.

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