Division Director of Finance

Frederick County Government, Maryland; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Employee Health Center

Group Term Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Frederick County Government seeks an experienced Director of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership and executive-level oversight for the county. This exempt, full-time role directs budgeting, investment management, debt administration, and financial reporting, and reports to the Chief Financial Officer while collaborating with the County Executive and County Council.

Partial telework may be available; the position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life

Qualifications

• Experience leading a financial division or department in a large organization.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, accounting, and fiscal policy.
• Excellent strategic planning and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and evaluate the Division’s Strategic Plan; set direction and goals.
• Guide and monitor the operating budget using outcomes-based budgeting; present to County Executive and County Council.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and accounting standards across programs and operations.
• Lead improvements to financial management systems and internal controls.
• Provide personnel management leadership including hiring, training, and performance oversight.

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; full-benefits; partial telework may be available in accordance with Division policies.

The Director of Finance provides strategic financial leadership and executive-level fiscal oversight for Frederick County government. This position serves as a key advisor to the County Executive, County Council, Chief Financial Officer, and County leadership on financial planning, policy development, fiscal analysis, budgeting, investment management, debt administration, and long‑range financial sustainability.

This position plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the programs, services, and operations of the Finance Division, including the Accounting, Debt & Benefit Trust Management, Finance Administration, Grants Management, and Treasury departments. Responsibilities include overseeing the County's financial operations; developing and implementing financial policies and procedures; ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards; and leading continuous improvements to financial management systems and business processes.

The Director of Finance plays a critical role in safeguarding the County's long‑term financial health through effective fiscal management, strategic planning, financial reporting, investment oversight, debt management, grant administration, and organizational leadership.

This position serves at the pleasure of the County Executive in accordance with Article 5 of the Frederick County Charter and reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.

Total Compensation Package

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.

Essential Duties And Job Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and modify the Division’s Strategic Plan; set direction, prioritize projects, and establish long- and short-range goals
• Guide and oversee development and monitoring of the Operating Budget using outcomes-based budgeting; present to County Executive and County Council
• Align budgeting with the Division’s strategic plan and County goals
• Stay current on federal, state, and county regulations and ensure full compliance across all programs and operations
• Develop, analyze, and interpret all financial policies to ensure fiscal soundness and operational efficacy
• Develop and maintain effective procedures and improvements to the County’s financial management system following generally accepted accounting principles
• Monitor the County’s public debt portfolio for compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
• Oversee the completion of all annual bond related continuing disclosures and reports
• Oversee and coordinate the County’s credit presentations to bond rating agencies
• Lead long-term financial planning initiatives, including multi-year forecasting and modeling
• Direct the preparation of reports needed to forecast and monitor the County’s financial condition
• Oversee the coordination of the County’s investments and cash flow needs
• Serve as Trustee and participate in fiduciary fund committees for pension, OPEB, deferred compensation, and LOSAP
• Oversee the annual external audit process and act as liaison with external auditors
• Develop and implement internal financial controls to safeguard County assets
• Evaluate and oversee the implementation of enhancements to financial systems, technologies, and reporting tools
• Provide comprehensive personnel management leadership: hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, recordkeeping, payroll oversight, staffing, and professional development
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; collaborate with Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer; embed equitable practices in programs and operations
• Lead with innovation by staying current on industry standards, best practices, and emerging trends; incorporate evidence-based approaches into planning
• Implement County-wide administrative initiatives and projects