Careers
MainePERS is a dynamic organization that seeks to hire individuals who are self-motivated team players, looking to be part of an organization that values accountability, respect, collaboration, stewardship, and agility as it serves the retirement needs of Maine’s public employees. Our commitment to those we serve is exemplified in our vision, “MainePERS is a trusted and effective fiduciary focused on meeting the needs of active and retired members, beneficiaries, and employers.”
In addition to administering public pension plans, we also offer Disability Retirement, Group Life Insurance, and tax-deferred retirement savings programs for many of our participating member employers. To help administer these programs, we employee individuals with backgrounds in information technology, customer service, claims processing, financial administration, investment administration, data analysis, and benefit computation with an overarching emphasis on providing excellent member services.
We offer a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, life insurance, along with a qualifying defined benefit pension plan and opportunities to participate in defined contribution plans.
Current employment opportunities and how to apply are available on the MainePERS Career and Recruitment Center.
MainePERS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CBIZ Talent Solutions is proud to partner with our client, Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) in finding their next Chief Financial Officer. Established in 1942, MainePERS, an independent agency of the State of Maine, administers retirement benefits for thousands of Maine’s public employees, including teachers, legislators, judges, state workers, and participating local government employees. The system administers four open defined benefit plans, a Group Life Insurance Program, and a program of defined contribution retirement plans. Employers include the State of Maine and six of its component units, 234 local school districts, and 335 other participating local districts.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and as a key member of the executive leadership team, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for overall planning, organizing, directing and overseeing daily operations of MainePERS Financial Services and Employer Reporting programs. The CFO partners with the CEO and executive team to drive financial strategy, innovation, and operational excellence. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO plays a critical role in advising the CEO and Board of Trustees, staffing the Finance and Audit Committees, fostering and maintaining relationships with participating employers, and participating in leadership and strategic planning processes. The CFO will help foster a member-centric, success-oriented and accountable environment within the organization. The CFO oversees a staff of ~ 30 professional and administrative staff.
To apply and learn more about the Responsibilities and Preferred Qualifications please view the link below:
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