FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR III

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301 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

The position will provide leadership and direction in the operations of the Department of Aging including the management information systems and fiscal divisions. The position directs following fiscal activities: budgeting, accounting, internal/external auditing, and financial reporting.

The position also directs the management information systems division, which the information systems for federal and local government aging services and regulations compliance.  This is a Management Service position and it serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Budgeting and Fiscal Services:  Provide technical and administrative direction to staff to ensure that all fiscal operations are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards of professional practice.  Coordinate and review proposed budgets and financial plans as a basis for recommendations to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary.  Oversee responses to finding and implementations of corrective actions required by audit reports and financial monitoring visit.

Personnel Management:  Plan, coordinate, supervise and evaluate the work of staff engaged in accounting by using the Performance Management Model

FMIS:  Manage the Financial Management Information System to ensure that financial operations are successfully processed through the systems in accordance with appropriations, and that required operations, including closeouts, are completed accurately.  Ensure that internal controls/separation or functions are maintained according to State guidelines.

Financial Reporting:  Periodically prepare financial reports for use by the Secretary of the Department, Deputy Secretary, and management staff.  Prepare, analyze and interpret financial and narrative reports of fiscal services and projects.  Prepare cash flow and expenditure projections for grant programs to assist program directors and to determine if deficiencies or surpluses are likely to occur in a specific grant program.

Procurement:  Manage the procurement activities of the Department within the rules. regulations, policies and procedures established by the Department of General Services (DGS), the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and the Department of Information Technology (DoIT).  Supervise and guide the Procurement Officer.  Be the liaison with program staff on upcoming procurements and contract renewals.

Audit:  Provide technical and administrative direction to the internal auditor(s) performing the audits of the grantees (AAA's) for the various federal and state grant programs.  Closely review the audits plans and assist the auditor in updating plans based on any new federal regulations.

Legislative Activity/Budgeting:  Coordinate and prepare documentation for Departmental budget initiatives.  Assist in the preparation and delivery of budget testimony, and respond to follow-up requests from Department of Budget and Management and the General Assembly.

Education:  A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, finance or closely related field.

Experience:  Five years of experience in budgeting, accounting, auditing or financial analysis.  One year of experience in policy and program development.

Master's degree

CPA

Procurement experience

Accounts payable

Federal management

Federal reporting

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please call 410-767-4850.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division

301 W. Preston Street,

Room 608

Baltimore, MD 21201

For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.