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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR II

Recruitment #25-004529-0002

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Introduction

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The Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) is committed to discovering, documenting, preserving, collecting, and promoting Maryland’s African American heritage. 

The Commission also provides technical assistance to institutions and groups with similar objectives. Through the accomplishment of this mission, the MCAAHC seeks to educate Maryland citizens and visitors to our state about the significance of the African American experience in Maryland.

The Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC), is seeking an experienced and energetic individual to fill the position of Chief Financial Officer.


This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture
Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum 
84 Franklin Street 
Annapolis, Maryland 21401

POSITION DUTIES

This position will serve as the Chief Financial Officer for the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) and the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum by managing and directing all fiscal affairs regarding the Commission and the Museum. The management and direction of these affairs is directly related to the mission of MCAAHC to accomplish its goals and objectives with efficiency and fiscal constraint.

Position Duties Include:

  • Directing fiscal operations to include accounting and HR procedures.
  • Developing, evaluating & implementing policies and procedures.
  • Preparing the annual operating budget.
  • Managing the operating budget expenditures and revenues.
  • Reporting statistics  and analytics for special projects.
  • Implementing internal controls and audits.
  • Oversight of procurement activities.
  • Management of program, capital, and operational grants.
  • Managing and overseeing the corporate purchasing card program. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing.

Experience: Four years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles. Three years of lead worker or supervisory experience. 

Notes: 
1. Applicants who had met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above. 

2. Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience. 

3. Applicants may substitute one year of professional budgeting experience or one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required experience. 

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Administration classifications or Financial Management specialty codes in the financial field on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

  • Experience preparing an annual operating budget for a state agency or grant program.
  • Experience evaluating and developing the performance of fiscal service supervisor and support staff.
  • Experience with the management of timekeeping functions for over 10 employees.
  • Experience with equipment and supply inventory functions. 
  • Experience with fiscal compliance audits.
  • Experience using FMIS, the State's Financial Management Information System. 
  • Managing fiscal audits with the Department of Budget and Management

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.  

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.


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.

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