HCD Financial Manager II [081051]

This is a Management Service Position with full State of Maryland Benefits.

Work that matters. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is a national leader in the development of affordable housing and community development lending. We are proud to be at the forefront in implementing housing policies that promotes and preserves homeownership and creating innovative community development initiatives to meet the challenges of a growing Maryland. The Department of Housing and Community Development has an annual budget in excess of $428 million.

The Division of Finance and Administration is seeking a Senior Level Director of Budget Analysis for our Finance Team.  This incumbent will be responsible for managing a controller position with three to six (3-6) analyst positions operating in a fast paced and deadline driven environment.

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7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, Maryland 20706. 

The Department of Housing and Community Development's Headquarters Office is located in Prince George's County across from the New Carrolton Metro stop.

This position will be lead on all budget discussions with other State agencies and executive staff within Department of Housing and Community Development, coordinate and prepare legislative testimony, analyze and project trends in revenues and expenses, and hire, train and coach a professional team in budget analysis, State and Federal policies, new program setup and general communications with program staff. This position will be responsible for ensuring all deadlines for the unit are met with satisfaction, including the annual capital and operating budget submission. In addition, this position will also be responsible for process improvements, developing desk procedures, and oral and written financial presentations to executive staff.  The successful candidate must be able to work independently, be comfortable working with auditors, take initiative and coach a team of professionals to meet stringent deadlines.  Must have experience in financial analysis, trending and excel skills utilizing financial formulas.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.             

Experience: Five years of experience in budget formulation and testimony, accounting, and financial analysis (trend models, regression analysis, variance analysis).  Two years must have involved supervision of professional finance employees, responsibility for program development or operations.

Two years of budget management experience, including written and oral testimony in defense of budget request.

Preference will be given to individuals with experience in state or local budget, policy and legislative processes; budget preparation, and programmatic or financial analysis.

Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for these recruitments. Unofficial transcripts, certifications or diplomas to document educational or certification qualifications are required. Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted with your application. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.

Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. Eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification. Successful candidates must document eligibility to work in the U.S. upon hire. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints.  All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986.  Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You will be required to complete a qualifications supplement, and the rating is based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position. Qualified applicants may be subject to a Microsoft Excel test.

State of Maryland Benefits

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application and materials to: Richard Alsever, Department of Housing and Community Development, Office of Human Resources, 7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, Maryland 20706.

All application materials must be received by the filing deadline. If you are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send via email to richard.alsever@maryland.gov

Please include the following information in the body of the email:  

• Attn: Richard Alsever, HR Generalist
• Your First and Last Name
• Recruitment #
• Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment

Incorrect application forms, or resumes in place of the application, will not be accepted. If you are interested in the position and cannot apply online please fill out the revised paper application which can be found on JobAps.  For questions concerning this position, please call 301-429-7418.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.  

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.  

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.