Introduction
Maryland Higher Education Commission is seeking an experienced Budget Director that's data driven with financial leadership in government budgeting.
This recruitment is limited to current State of Maryland employees only.
This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
STD0023
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Higher Education Commission
217 E. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
POSITION DUTIES
This position serves as the Director of Budget and Administration and is responsible for developing and managing the agency’s overall budget, performing regular financial reviews of all departmental and programmatic budgets, managing all accounting and financial reporting transactions and payments, serving as the agency’s point person for all audits, and completing special projects as requested by the Assistant Secretary of Finance and Administration and the Secretary.
• This position serves as the lead to ensure that all payroll transaction are processed properly and accurately. Advises the Assistant Secretary of Finance and Administration or the Secretary of fiscal and operational impact of personnel actions.
• Serves as Legislative Auditor liaison. Coordinates audits, resolves audit issues and prepares form responses. Develops corrective action plans and procedures to address legislative findings and recommendations. Serves as Commission’s Financial Management Information Systems Coordinator.
• Administers Maryland Community College Optional Retirement Program. Interprets related sections of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Code of Maryland Regulations, etc., and their impact on the program. Makes necessary changes in policies, procedures and controls, performs audits of institutions to ensure proper reporting of employee’s salaries.
• Works collaboratively with MSDE liaison to maintain oversight of the agency’s facility including issues such as security, risk management, capital improvements and general maintenance.
• Completes annual fiscal year-end closeouts. Ensures all financial obligations are satisfied in a timely manner, authorizes payroll disbursements, reviews and approves all procurements for appropriateness, compliance with laws and regulations and availability of funds, advises the Secretary of all financial matters related to the operation of the agency, directs the agency’s capital inventory system.
• Reviews appeals submitted by independent certified public accountants and makes recommendations to the Assistant Secretary of Finance and Administration and/or Secretary, maintains a comprehensive knowledge of accounting methods utilized and required for private and governmental entities. Serves as expert witness in administrative hearings and court proceedings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.
OR
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing
Experience: Five years of experience examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles. Two years of experience must include the supervision of professional or paraprofessional fiscal, accounting, payroll, budget, grants, and procurement staff.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred candidates should possess the following:
• Experience with financial accounting (including creating financial statements and disclosures) and analysis.
• Experience with the State of Maryland and/or State accounting systems such as R*STARS; FMIS.
• Experience supervising subordinate staff (including assignment and review of work, performance evaluation, time and leave approval, training and employee discipline methods).
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
This recruitment is limited to current State of Maryland employees only.
SELECTION PROCESS
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. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
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.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
TO APPLY: Submit application, and cover letter/resume (in one PDF or Word document) via JobAps.
Online applications/resumes are required. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
Questions may be directed to Cheryl Murphy at cheryl.murphy1@maryland.gov.
For questions regarding the submission of your application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD
TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
