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

State of Maryland; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Mass transit

Job summary

State of Maryland seeks a senior finance executive to oversee the Fiscal Services Administration, Cost Accounting and Reimbursements, and General Accounting divisions. You will direct all financial operations across the MDH and its administrations, guiding accounting, budgeting, auditing, procurement, and cost analysis to ensure accountability and fairness in line with regulations.

Qualifications include a master's degree in business or finance and a minimum of ten years in fiscal

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; 10 years in fiscal administration, budgetary or fiscal work, with 3+ years in supervision.
• Bachelor's in a related field with 4 additional years of experience may substitute for master's degree.
• Experience as CFO/Deputy CFO at a state government agency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees administrative, operational and programmatic functions of Fiscal Services Administration and related divisions.
• Provides financial stewardship across five MDH administrations and departments.
• Ensures accurate accounting, budgeting projections, audits, procurement, and cost analysis.

Skills

Fiscal administration

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Education

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

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

Tools

FMIS

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.

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)

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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