CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER *REPOST* (PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR IV)

MD; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Excellent Health Benefits Package

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous Leave Benefits

Retirement

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Free Mass Transit

Job summary

Maryland Department of Health seeks a Deputy Secretary for Operations to oversee the Fiscal Services Administration, Cost Accounting and Reimbursements Division, and the General Accounting Division. This role directs administrative, operational, and programmatic functions while ensuring accountability across MDH’s five administrations.

The position provides financial stewardship, including budgeting, auditing, billing, cost reporting, and FMIS coordination, with emphasis on policy implementation

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, finance or related field with ten years of fiscal administration, budgetary, or fiscal professional experience, including at least three years in a supervisory or management role. A bachelor's degree with 4 additional years of experience may substitute for the master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all 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 within the MDH's five administrations.
• Oversee operations of the Office of Finance and coordinate processes and policies for all financial functions.
• Ensure accountability and fairness in applying MDH/state regulations and policies.
• Oversee billing, cost reporting, and audit settlements for human services providers.
• Coordinate FMIS support and provide accurate, timely financial information.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Financial stewardship

Budget analysis

Policy development

Education

Master's degree in business administration, finance or related field

Ten years of fiscal administration, budgetary, or fiscal professional experience

Three years of supervisory or management experience

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance or related field (with 4 additional years experience)

Job description

Introduction

RECRUITMENT REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

GRADE

26

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Health, Deputy Secretary for Operations, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

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 Divisions responsibilities of the units under this directorate include ensuring implementation and support of FMIS functions, preparation of 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

• 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must accompany your application. Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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)

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or 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.