Chief Financial Officer
(Fiscal Services Administrator VI)
Recruitment #24-004533-0004
Department | Maryland State Retirement and Pension Systems |
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Date Opened | 8/28/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 9/19/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $102,426.00 - $165,372.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Jacqueline Wallace |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Telework Eligible | Yes |
Introduction
**REPOST with new requirements**
The Maryland State Retirement Agency is the administrator of
the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System. The System is a
multi-employer, public employees’ benefit retirement system composed of twelve
(12) separate retirement and pension systems with additional plan components,
covering approximately 245,000 active members and more than 160,000 retires and
beneficiaries.
The Agency is seeking to fill a senior level Chief Financial Officer position which will serve on the leadership team and report to the Executive Director.
*** This position is Management Service and will serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.***
Candidates who previously applied for this position need not to reapply.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland State
Retirement Agency
120 East
Baltimore Street
Baltimore,
MD 21202
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
This position
will:
Provide leadership, administration, direction and guidance for all accounting, budgeting, and procurement functions of the Agency.
* Serve in an advisory capacity to the Executive Director and senior Agency management staff.
* Research, develop and recommend policy for review by the Executive Leadership Team for subsequent approval by the Executive Director and the Board of Trustees.
* Be responsible for all activities related to ensuring proper internal controls over and accountability for Agency assets; timely, accurate collection and recordation of SRA revenues; and timely, accurate discharge and recordation of SRA obligations.
- Initiating, reviewing, analyzing & commenting on proposed new legislation to identify and quantify potential fiscal or operational impact.
- Reviewing, analyzing, & commenting on proposed new actuarial funding alternatives to identify and quantify potential fiscal or operational impact.
- Serving on statewide and ad hoc policy committees & study groups to review, analyze, and resolve operational imperatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
A bachelor’s degree in business from an
accredited college or university.
Experience:
Minimum
of 10 years of experience in financial accounting and 6 years of leadership experience.
Experience as a Chief Financial Officer with supervisory responsibilities is preferred.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will
be given to candidates with:
- Strong leadership skills;
- Exposure to pensions and/or financial services;
- General ledger accounting experience;
- Procurement experience;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
The ideal candidate should have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and strong listening skills.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure
that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you
meet the minimum 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 referred to the hiring authority and placed on the employment
(eligible) list for at least one year. This list will be used by the
hiring agency to select employees.
For education
obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as
determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the
application.
Due to the
confidential nature of the work, selected candidates must undergo and pass a
background check.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination
will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as
presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the
position. You may be asked to complete a supplemental
questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the
rating process. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and
accurate information on your application.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online
application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not
available, you may mail a paper application and supplemental
questionnaire (by the closing date) to:
DBM/Recruitment & Examination Division
301 West Preston Street, Room 608
Baltimore, MD 21201
Please include
a cover letter and resume. All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job
number and must be received by the closing date. Resumes will NOT
be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If you have any
questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please contact
the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or call 410-767-4850.
TTY Users: call
via Maryland Relay
As an equal
opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and
promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
People with
disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
We thank our
Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to
apply.
Click on a link below to apply for this position:
Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. | Apply Online |
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. | This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here. |
Apply via Paper Application. | You may also download and complete the Paper Application here. |