Deputy CFO

The Maryland Department of Aging helps establish Maryland as an attractive location for all older adults through vibrant communities and supportive services that offer the opportunity to live healthy and meaningful lives. This mission is achieved through providing streamlined access to a wide range of programs, services, and supports that are aimed and helping Marylanders live active, independent, and healthy lives in their communities for life.

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Department of Aging

301 W. Preston Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

This position provides leadership and direction in the day-to-day operations of the Department of Aging’s Fiscal Division. The position manages the following fiscal activities such as program budgeting, grants management, accounting, internal/external auditing, and federal financial reporting.

***This is a management service position that serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority***

Legislative Activity/Budget Formulation: Assist the CFO in the coordination and preparation for the Departmental budget initiatives. Assist in the preparation and delivery of budget testimony and respond to follow- up requests from Department of Budget and Management and the Department of Legislative Services during the General Assembly.

Financial Reporting: Periodically assist the CFO with financial reports for use by the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, the Department of Budget & Management, ACL, and as requested of others. Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial and narrative reports of fiscal services, activities and projects. Prepare cash flow and expenditure projections for grant programs to assist program directors to determine if deficiencies or surpluses are likely to occur in a specific grant program before the expiration of the grant. Work with the Assistant Secretary for Grants Management to provide oversight of AAAs and ensure that they meet spending thresholds.

Financial Management Information System (FMIS):  Develop expertise in management of FMIS to ensure that financial operations are successfully processed through the system in accordance with appropriations and that required operations, including journal entries, encumbrances, and closeouts, are completed accurately. Ensure that internal controls/separation of functions are maintained according to State guidelines.

Audits: Provide assistance to the CFO in oversight and review of the AAA audit process.  Coordinate responses to findings and implementation of corrective actions required by audit reports and financial monitoring visits.

Fiscal Services and Budget Monitoring: Provide technical support and training to the fiscal staff to ensure that all fiscal operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and standards of professional practice. Assist the CFO with the coordination and review of proposed admin budgets and financial plans as a basis for recommendations to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary.  Assist with quarterly projections and reporting of budget status to the Secretary and management.

Supervisory Duties:  Supervise lower level Auditor(s).

Education:  A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field, from an accredited college or university. 

Experience: Five years’ experience performing accounting, budgeting and financial management duties.  One year of this experience needs to be in a supervisory role.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor or a master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, from an accredited college or university for two years of the required experience.

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

Experience working with federal and state grants.

State of MD budget & finance experience.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.