Director of Finance

Maryland 529 is an independent State Agency responsible for administering two IRC Section 529 College Savings Plans; the Maryland Prepaid College Trust and the Maryland College Investment Plan.  The Maryland Prepaid College Trust (MPCT) is a “defined benefit” type plan and the Maryland College Investment Plan (MCIP) is a “defined contribution” type plan, both of which are designed to provide ways for families to save for future college expenses and reduce reliance on future student loan debt. In addition, the agency administers the State’s 529A program through the ABLE Act designed for Americans living with disabilities.  The agency is overseen by an 11 member Board of Directors and the Executive Director, to whom the Director of Finance reports.

This is a Management Service position which serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

217 E. Redwood Street

Baltimore, MD  21202

Responsibilities include:

·    Oversees and occasionally performs all general accounting functions of the agency including payroll processing, invoice processing and general ledger reconciliations;

·    Coordinates development, enhancements, and implementation of new, revises and up-graded specialized automated accounting and budgeting systems;  

·     Formulates, justifies and executes the agency’s $120 Million annual budget which includes funding for agency operations as well as costs associated with tuition benefit distributions;

·    Oversees collections and recordation of $60 Million in revenues related to account holder contributions, enrollment fees, management fees and investment plan fees;

·    Ensures proper reconciliation of all financial activities, including bank reconciliations and daily cash flow activity, reconciliations of approximately $1 Billion in investments held with custodial agent, and reconciliations between account holder activity within the records administration software;

·    Manages agency fiscal year end closing, including preparing necessary year-end accruals; calculating and recording depreciation, investment related entries, and annual pension accruals into State’s financial system;

·    Oversees development of Scope of Services and chairs evaluation committee for financial procurement services, including RFPs for banking contracts for custody, depository, disbursement and lockbox services, etc.;

·    Works with Executive Director in preparing written testimony for legislative hearings regarding financial matters; ·         Coordinates annual audit with external auditors, addresses new accounting or actuarial assumptions affecting financial statements and/or Trust Fund soundness;

·    Oversees execution of actuarial study to ensure overall soundness of fund’s assets;

·    Works with Executive Director to prepare Annual Report and Disclosure Statement, calculating contract pricing and benefit distribution amounts and making recommendations for enhancements to existing  policies and statements included in these documents;

·    Designs and implements accounting and financial operation policies and procedures and system of internal accounting controls to administer the Prepaid Trust Fund program;

·    Works directly with account holders and legislators regarding escalated account holder or overall Plan management issues and/or legislative issues.  

Specific Competencies:

·    Proven experience in financial data analysis with strong financial management background;

·    Proven experience in preparing CAFR’s and Financial Reports including but not limited to Balance Sheets, Income Statements and Statements of Cash Flow;

·    Proven experience in public speaking and giving presentations to groups such as government or elected officials, corporate boards, community leaders, sponsors and/or other key stakeholder groups;

·    Proven ability to work effectively as a team member who performs the daily tasks, and as a leader;

·    Proven ability to work independently, apply and interpret laws, policies and procedures and use of good judgment in evaluating and making decisions;

·    Proven ability to effectively prioritize tasks, estimate time frames, meet deadlines, plan and use available resources, and coordinate work assignments with others;

·    Proven experience presenting to a Board and Senior Management;

·    Proven ability to communicate effectively and maintain a courteous attitude toward the public and employees; ·         Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques.

Education:    Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Financial Management, or a related field.

Experience:  Seven (7) years of management experience with accounting and control systems, maintaining financial records, controlling budgetary expenditures, directing account reconciliations, cash management, etc.  Five (5) to seven (7)  plus years of progressive supervisory experience, with leading teams of five (5) or more individuals.

Note:    A Master's Degree in business or a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

• Relevant State of Maryland experience in any of the following areas: budget, accounting,  procurement, payroll and/or personnel. Post Graduate work in a financial or related field;
• Certified Management Accountant, Certified Financial Manager, Master of Business Administration, and/or other industry-related designations;
• Post Graduate work in financial or related field;
• Understanding of investment banking, commercial banking, etc.

All candidates will be subject to a background investigation including criminal and credit history.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

For education obtained outside  the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.  This evaluation must be submitted with your application.

The assessment will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

This position also offers free parking.

For immediate consideration, please go to “www.JobAps.com/md” to submit your application; please be sure to include a separate resume with your application materials. 

Online application is strongly encouraged; however, if you do not have access to a computer, applications and resumes can be mailed to: 

Maryland State Treasurer’s Office

Attn:  Human Resources

80 Calvert Street, Room 109

Annapolis, Maryland  21401 

Indicate the recruitment name/number for which you are applying.  General questions can be directed to 410-260-7078.

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.