State of Maryland
Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance
State of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Introduction
When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.
We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.
This is a Management Services position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
24
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Human ServicesOffice of Budget and Finance
25 S. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
This is a senior management position that serves as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Financial Services (DCFO-FS) within the Office of Budget and Finance (OBF) for the Department of Human Services (DHS). Working in tandem with the Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Budget (DCFO-B), this position assists the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with the management of an annual budget of over $4.0 billion, a payroll of approximately 7,000 positions, eight State administrations, and 24 decentralized autonomous Local Departments of Social Services (LDSS). The DCFO-FS assists in the management of of increasingly complex financial issues related to the daily operation of DHS, including over 50 different federal, state, and private fund sources, multiple internal financial systems, and complex relationships with State agencies.
POSITION DUTIES
Assists with the planning, directing, and administration of DHS's fiscal operations.Responsible for all accounting operations, including timely payment of all vendor invoices, appropriate distribution of funds to LDSS and customers receiving benefits, accurate reconciliation and end-of-year budget closeout, and payroll functions.Leads and directs all management, analysis, completion of fiscal year closeout activities and audit responses.Works directly with the data and financial management systems within DHS to provide constant system improvement, data accuracy, and financial automation.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Ten years of experience in budget preparation, presentation, and execution.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis for the required experience
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Officer in the Budget Officer classification or Financial Management specialty codes in the Budgeting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess:
An active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or certification.Three years of experience working working with Financial Management Information System (FMIS) modules (ADPICS and R*STARS).Proficient with Google software suite.SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. It is important that you report all related education and experience that is relevant to this recruitment qualifications. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list. The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this agency.
BENEFITS
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. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS .
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.Positions may be eligible for telework.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Employment Services, Attention: Heather Braddy, 25 S. Charles Street, 11th floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please email Heather Braddy at heather.braddy2@maryland.gov; include the job title and recruitment # in the subject line.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
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.
When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.
We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.
This is a Management Services position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
24
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Human ServicesOffice of Budget and Finance
25 S. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
This is a senior management position that serves as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Financial Services (DCFO-FS) within the Office of Budget and Finance (OBF) for the Department of Human Services (DHS). Working in tandem with the Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Budget (DCFO-B), this position assists the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with the management of an annual budget of over $4.0 billion, a payroll of approximately 7,000 positions, eight State administrations, and 24 decentralized autonomous Local Departments of Social Services (LDSS). The DCFO-FS assists in the management of of increasingly complex financial issues related to the daily operation of DHS, including over 50 different federal, state, and private fund sources, multiple internal financial systems, and complex relationships with State agencies.
POSITION DUTIES
Assists with the planning, directing, and administration of DHS's fiscal operations.Responsible for all accounting operations, including timely payment of all vendor invoices, appropriate distribution of funds to LDSS and customers receiving benefits, accurate reconciliation and end-of-year budget closeout, and payroll functions.Leads and directs all management, analysis, completion of fiscal year closeout activities and audit responses.Works directly with the data and financial management systems within DHS to provide constant system improvement, data accuracy, and financial automation.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Ten years of experience in budget preparation, presentation, and execution.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis for the required experience
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Officer in the Budget Officer classification or Financial Management specialty codes in the Budgeting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess:
An active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or certification.Three years of experience working working with Financial Management Information System (FMIS) modules (ADPICS and R*STARS).Proficient with Google software suite.SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. It is important that you report all related education and experience that is relevant to this recruitment qualifications. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list. The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this agency.
BENEFITS
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. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS .
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.Positions may be eligible for telework.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Employment Services, Attention: Heather Braddy, 25 S. Charles Street, 11th floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please email Heather Braddy at heather.braddy2@maryland.gov; include the job title and recruitment # in the subject line.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
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.