Director of Accounting Operations

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with over 9,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union. 

 This Is a Management Services Position. The Incumbent Will Serve at The Pleasure of The Appointing Authority.

Baltimore City

6776 Reisterstown Road

Baltimore, MD 21215

This senior management position directs and oversees the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services' (DPSCS) Accounting operations, providing strategic leadership for a staff of approximately 40 employees responsible for critical Departmentwide accounting functions. The position manages the Department Headquarters' financial transactions, through subordinate supervisors.

The incumbent directs and oversees Departmental annual fiscal year end closing activities and GAAP reporting processes; coordinates responses to external audits, develops Departmentwide fiscal procedures and training programs, and ensures compliance with State and federal financial reporting requirements. The incumbent routinely collaborates with agency heads, executive leadership, the Department of Budget and Management, the Comptroller's Office, and other stakeholders to develop fiscal strategies, resolve complex financial issues, and support sound financial decision-making across the Department.  This position provides oversight of operating and capital budget transactions totaling more than $520 million annually and provides financial management of major statewide contracts such as the Incarcerated Individual Medical Contract and Incarcerated Individual Food Contract. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and Statewide financial policies, maintaining effective internal controls, monitoring, and forecasting.

This position serves as a principal fiscal advisor to Department senior financial leadership, providing technical expertise in the State's Financial Management Information System (FMIS), budget development, fiscal policy, and internal controls. The incumbent oversees the preparation and review of operating budget requests, monthly expenditure projections, and financial analyses for multiple DPSCS agencies while supporting 18 regional fiscal offices through guidance, training, and technical assistance.

This position requires exceptional leadership, budget management, financial analysis, and strategic planning skills, as well as extensive knowledge of governmental accounting principles, budget development, financial management systems, and internal control practices. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in establishing priorities, interpreting fiscal policy, directing statewide financial operations, and recommending solutions to complex financial and operational challenges.

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying. 

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Experience: Six (6) years of progressive, professional Fiscal experience to include at least five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience involving oversight of fiscal year end closing activities and/or budget monitoring and submission activities for governmental or not for profit entities

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Accounting for 2 years of experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a certified professional accountant license for 2 years of experience.

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience utilizing the State of Maryland Financial Management Information System (FMIS), including demonstrated proficiency with R*STARS (RSTARS) and ADPICS, performing complex accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation, and fiscal management functions associated with year-end close.
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience overseeing professional accounting or fiscal staff, including responsibility for staff development, performance management, workload prioritization, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, policies, and procedures.

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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) 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.

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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· Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)

· Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
· Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year 
· Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child 
· Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year

· Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to Lena.Murray@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.
If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to Lena.Murray@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Lena Murray

Lena.Murray@maryland.gov

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.
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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
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