Chief Financial Officer, Director of Financial Services

This position serves as the Chief Financial Officer, Director of Financial Services overseeing all financial operations for the Department. The incumbent will develop and implement financial strategies, manage a substantial budget, ensure compliance, and provide strategic financial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the department's mission and goals.
• Manage an operating and capital construction budget of over $1 billion.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Provide strategic financial advice and analysis to executive leadership.
• Lead a team of financial professionals and develop their capabilities.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including legislative bodies and oversight agencies.

Essential Job Functions

• Direct and supervise the Collections and Accounting Unit, ensuring accurate and timely collection and disbursement of funds.
• Oversee financial accounting operations, including payroll processing, budget disbursements, and regional fiscal office support.
• Prepare and manage the annual operating budget, including budget development, review, and defense.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures, maintaining the department's financial operations manual and chart of accounts.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory mandates, including grant management, employment contracts, and legislative audits.
• Assist management in exercising budgetary control, monitoring expenditures, and identifying potential over-expenditures or deficiencies.

Performance Standards

• Assign and delegate workload to staff, implementing a cross-training program for efficient resource utilization.
• Communicate effectively with senior management, departmental staff, and external agencies.
• Provide advice and assistance to fiscal officers in establishing internal controls and monitoring audit recommendations.
• Ensure timely review and approval of agency requests and submissions.
• Meet submission deadlines for budget requests, expenditure projections, and other required reports.

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

Experience: Eight (8) years of progressive financial experience managing financial operations in a senior role; including four (4) years of experience managing large-scale budgets (over $500 million) and/or capital construction programs. Experience with financial and accounting software systems, with specific experience in statewide systems.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualifications. Please include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Professional Certification: CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or other industry certification
• Experience working in a public sector or governmental organization with a similar scale and complexity
• In-depth understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements, including experience with payroll audits and reporting
• Proven track record of success in implementing financial policies and strategies
• Experience in preparing and defending budget requests to senior management, legislative bodies, and other oversight agencies.

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 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.

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.

Javon Figgs

Javon.Figgs@maryland.gov

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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