HCD Financial Manager I [049964]

This is a Management Service Position with full State of Maryland Benefits.

Work that matters. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is a national leader in the development of affordable housing and community development lending. We are proud to be at the forefront in implementing housing policies that promotes and preserves homeownership and creating innovative community development initiatives to meet the challenges of a growing Maryland. The Department of Housing and Community Development has an annual budget in excess of $428 million.

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7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, Maryland 20706. 

The Department of Housing and Community Development's Headquarters Office is located in Prince George's County across from the New Carrolton Metro stop.

The Division of Finance and Administration is seeking an enthusiastic individual to serve as the Controller of Insurance Accounting.  The Controller will supervise the loan insurance accounting unit’s activities based upon the goals and priorities of the Department.

The incumbent for this position will closely interact with internal and external professionals to achieve the most optimal and cost effective funding mechanism for affordable housing, community development, business lending and neighborhood revitalization projects. This position is also involved in the management, operation and coordination of many units in the Department requiring an understanding of multiple technical areas; including capital markets, mortgage products and execution methodologies, underwriting, insurance, asset management, grant/loan agreements and required reporting, debt management, compliance to State and Federal regulations and loan servicing.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.  

Experience: Four years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports to include three years performing advanced duties in the areas of cost accounting, systems accounting or Generally Accepted AP accounting.      

Notes:  

1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with thirty credit hours in Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing, for the required education.   

2. Applicants who have met the requirements for admission to the CPA prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above. 

3. Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required general accounting experience.  

4. Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required general experience.  

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in managing insurance certificates or candidates who have strong analysis and financial accounting experience.

The ideal candidate should be a Certified Public Accountant, an effective communicator, have knowledge of governmental accounting, and be able to work independently in achieving deadlines.  

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, especially financial functions. 

Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for these recruitments. Unofficial transcripts, certifications or diplomas to document educational or certification qualifications are required. Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted with your application. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.

Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. Eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification. Successful candidates must document eligibility to work in the U.S. upon hire. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints.  All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986.  Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You will be required to complete a qualifications supplement, and the rating is based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position. Qualified applicants may be subject to a Microsoft Excel test.

State of Maryland Benefits

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application and materials to: Richard Alsever, Department of Housing and Community Development, Office of Human Resources, 7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, Maryland 20706.

All application materials must be received by the filing deadline. If you are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send via email to richard.alsever@maryland.gov

Please include the following information in the body of the email:  

• Attn: Richard Alsever, HR Generalist
• Your First and Last Name
• Recruitment #
• Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment

 Incorrect application forms, or resumes in place of the application, will not be accepted. If you are interested in the position and cannot apply online please fill out the revised paper application which can be found on JobAps.  For questions concerning this position, please call 301-429-7418.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.  

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.  

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.