FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR VI

State of Maryland - MIL Administrative Headquarters; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Free parking

Job summary

The Maryland Military Department seeks a Fiscal Services Administrator VI to serve as Chief Financial Officer for the Agency, reporting to the Appointing Authority. The role follows a compressed work schedule, with duties including executive oversight of finance, budgeting, and federal reimbursements, and collaboration with senior agency leadership.

The CFO will oversee multiple programs, manage approximately $50 million in funds, and direct a finance team to ensure compliance and fiscal

Qualifications

• Five years of State service experience in resource planning and budget administration, fiscal analysis, and policy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Department and provide executive-level oversight of state finance and accounting, budgeting, and federal reimbursements.
• Oversee programs and master cooperative agreement management with stewardship of funds.
• Coordinate with TAG, DAG, and US P&FO to provide fiscal guidance across the agency.
• Manage compliance audits and supervise finance teams and operations.

Skills

Budget management

Fiscal analysis

Public administration

Audits

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration

Tools

BARS

FMIS

Job description

Introduction

ThernMaryland Military Department is seeking a candidate for the position of FiscalrnServices Administrator VI. This position serves as the Chief Financial Officerrnfor the Agency and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. The rolernfollows a compressed work schedule, Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00rnp.m. Free parking is available. rn

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

Fifth Regent Armory 219 29th Division Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads the Finance Department at the Maryland Military Department (MMD), providing executive-level oversight of state finance and accounting, budgeting, and federal cooperative agreement reimbursement processes. The CFO works closely with the Assistant Secretary for Administration, The Adjutant General (TAG), the Deputy Adjutant General (DAG), and the United States Property and Fiscal Officer to provide fiscal guidance across the agency.rnrnrnThis position will hold direct financial management responsibility for numerous state programs, including Administration, STARBASE, Honor Guard, Defense Force, Counterdrug Task Force, Center for Military History, State Active-Duty, Education Tuition Assistance, Army and Air Operations and Maintenance, and Healthcare for Heroes. The incumbent will also oversee the 12 Appendices of the Master Cooperative Agreement with the National Guard Bureau, with stewardship over approximately $50 million in combined state and federal operating funds in addition to capital funding that fluctuates based on the Agency’s needs.rnrn

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:�Arnbachelor’s or higher-level degree in Business Administration, Accounting,rnFinance, or Public Administration from an accredited college or university.rnrnrnEXPERIENCE:�Five years of State servicernexperience in resource planning and budget administration, fiscal analysis, andrncritical fiscal policy implementation, including managing large-scale fiscalrnoperations, along with leading an agency through Federal and State financialrnand compliance audits. At least three years of the required experience mustrninclude high-level managerial experience supervising finance teams,rnprofessional staff, and overseeing departmental operations.rn

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferencernwill be given to applicants�who possess the following preferredrnqualifications. Please include clear and specific information on yourrnapplication regarding�your qualifications.rnrnrnrn

• *Strongrnunderstanding of Maryland government accounting practices and budget hearings.�rn
• *Experience in public sector budgeting managingrnat least $20,000,000 annually in State and Federal Funding.��rn
• *Experience using State finance applicationsrnsuch as the Budget Analyst and Reporting System (BARS) and the FinancialrnManagement and Information System (FMIS).rn
• *Experiencernmanaging Federal funding and grants.rn
• *Experiencernin financial certification of departmental procurements and payroll.�rn
• *Experience providing high level managerial supervision.rn

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Must be a current State of Maryland employee.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland with less than 5 points to operate a stolen vehicle.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

This position is not subject to Bargaining MOU's.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the Staternof Maryland, you will have access to the State of Maryland's benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD214) for Veterans' Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans' Credit will be approved. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kira Williams at [e-mail] 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.