Public-Sector CFO & Operations Director II

City of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 138,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Baltimore is seeking a Chief Financial Officer – Operations Director II to join the Baltimore Police Department leadership team. This role serves as the primary financial advisor to the Police Commissioner, overseeing fiscal management, budgeting, grants, and internal controls for public funds.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in governmental accounting, GASB, and public sector procurement, with at least 10 years of financial leadership and 3 years in a senior role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or public administration.
• Master’s degree or CPA preferred.
• At least 10 years in financial management with 3 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead agency-wide strategic financial planning for the police department.
• Manage budgets, grants, and asset management with internal controls.
• Coordinate audits and ensure compliance with municipal codes.
• Oversee payroll, procurement, and capital planning functions.
• Provide financial analysis to city leadership and council.

Skills

Public sector finance leadership

Strategic financial planning

Budgeting & forecasting

Vendor negotiation & contracts

Financial reporting & analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, public administration

Master's degree or CPA preferred

Job description

The City of Baltimore is seeking a Chief Financial Officer – Operations Director II to join the Baltimore Police Department leadership team. This role serves as the primary financial advisor to the Police Commissioner, overseeing fiscal management, budgeting, grants, and internal controls for public funds.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in governmental accounting, GASB, and public sector procurement, with at least 10 years of financial leadership and 3 years in a senior role.