Chief Financial Officer (Program Manager Senior IV)

Maryland Department of Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Health Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Leave Benefits

Retirement

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Mass Transit

Job summary

Maryland Department of Health is seeking a senior finance executive to oversee the Fiscal Services Administration, Cost Accounting and Reimbursements Division, and the General Accounting Division. The role provides financial stewardship across five MDH administrations.

The position directs accounting, budgeting projections, auditing, procurement, expenditure control, and cost analysis, while coordinating policy with the Office of Finance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, finance or related field with 10 years of fiscal administration or budgetary experience, 3 years in supervisory/management role.
• Bachelor's degree and 4 additional years of experience may substitute for the master's degree.
• Experience with revenue-generating activities including billing and accounts payable/receivable is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative, operational, and programmatic functions of the Fiscal Services Administration, Cost Accounting and Reimbursements Division, and the General Accounting Division.
• Provide financial stewardship for all financial operations across MDH's five administrations.
• Oversee Office of Finance operations and set processes and policies for financial functions.
• Ensure accountability, promptness, responsiveness, and fairness in applying MDH/state regulations and policies.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budget management

Supervisory experience

Financial reporting

Education

Master's in Business Administration/Finance

Bachelor's in Business Administration/Finance

Job description

This position oversees and directs all administrative, operational, and programmatic functions of the Fiscal Services Administration, Cost Accounting and Reimbursements Division, and the General Accounting Division, providing financial stewardship for all financial operations within the Maryland Department of Health's five administrations (Operations, Public Health Services, Behavioral Health Administration, Developmental Disabilities Administration, and the Healthcare Financing/Medicaid Administration). Financial operations include but are not limited to: accounting, finance/budgetary projections, auditing, procurement, expenditure control and monitoring, resource and personnel allocation, and program cost analysis.

The position oversees the operations of the department's Office of Finance, the central office for coordinating and setting processes and policies for all financial functions.

The Fiscal Services Administration has the responsibility to provide fiscal support services and oversight to assure accountability, promptness, responsiveness, and fairness in the application of MDH or State regulations and policies.

The Division of Cost Accounting and Reimbursement is responsible for billing and collecting the cost of inpatient and outpatient services provided at facilities operated by the Maryland Department of Health, including fee coordination activities for community services, preparation of the Department's indirect cost report, preparation of hospital cost reports, and audit settlement for human services providers.

The General Accounting Division oversees all units within Accounting, Grants and Local Health Accounting and FMIS Coordination. The responsibilities of the units under this directorate include ensuring implementation and support of FMIS functions, and preparing accurate and timely financial information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates should possess a master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance or related field and ten years of fiscal administration, budgetary, or fiscal professional experience, three years of which at a supervisory or management level.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance or related field and 4 additional years of experience may substitute for the master's degree.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred candidates should possess the following:

• Prior experience serving as a CFO or Deputy CFO at a state government agency. Prior experience in comparable areas in the private or non-profit sector will be considered.
• Experience overseeing revenue-generating activities, including billing and accounts payable and receivable.

BENEFITS

• Meaningful Work
• Excellent Health Benefits Package, including Medical, Vision, Prescription and Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Reduced Child and Health Care)
• Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, 15 Sick Days)
• Retirement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules (where applicable)
• Free Mass Transit (Baltimore metro area)

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must accompany your application.

All applications, resumes, and/or CVs must be submitted online by September 30, 2026, at 11:59:00 PM.

EOE