CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

This is a management service position and is at will.

Agency Mission 

 To advance social and economic mobility for all Marylanders by removing barriers, investing in inclusive opportunities, and aligning state resources to support historically underserved communities and businesses. 

Benefits of Employment

The Department of Social and Economic Mobility (DoSEM) offers a supportive public-service work environment with competitive state government benefits, including flexible work schedules, telework/hybrid work options, and opportunities for career growth, training, and advancement. As a Maryland state employer, we also provide comprehensive health and retirement benefits, generous leave (including parental leave), and access to additional employee programs, along with ample free parking at our Crownsville, MD office. These benefits help support your professional development and work-life balance while serving our community.

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100 Community Place Crownsville MD, 21032

The Chief Financial Officer directs and executes the administrative and fiscal operations of the Department of Social and Economic Mobility (DoSEM). This role oversees budgeting, financial management, procurement, contracts, and administrative functions for the Executive units of the Department to ensure efficient operations and compliance with applicable laws and policies. Serving as a strategic partner to the Department’s leadership, the Administrative Director strengthens internal processes, supervises administrative staff, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to support its mission and responsible stewardship of public resources. The incumbent will manage the development and administration of all aspects of the budget and financial analysis of DoSEM.

Strategic Budget Development & Financial Management

Direct the comprehensive development, administration, and execution of the agency's annual budget. Analyze financial trends, project expenditures, and create formal budget documents including deficiencies, supplementals, and budget amendments—to align spending plans with agency objectives and Governor-level priorities.

Executive Fiscal Oversight & Compliance

Oversee all departmental fiscal operations, ensuring strict compliance with State regulations and GAAP standards. Review and approve complex financial transactions posted to agency ledgers, authorize the release of transactions to fiscal control agencies, and direct the annual fiscal year-end closeout.

Strategic Leadership & Executive Advisory

Serve as a primary financial advisor to the Secretary, Chief of Staff, and other executive leadership. Translate complex fiscal data into strategic recommendations regarding internal policies, operational efficiencies, budgetary reallocations, and public resource stewardship.

Cross-Agency Liaison & High-Level Interfacing

Act as the agency's primary representative to external fiscal control bodies, including the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the Department of Legislative Services, and the Comptroller of Maryland. Lead agency attendance at DBM budget meetings to defend operating changes and convey critical financial reporting.

Procurement Oversight & Divisional Management

Provide high-level oversight of procurement activities, ensuring all purchasing documentation adheres to State regulations. Coordinate critical procurement actions between Information Technology, agency leadership, and the Chief of Staff, while providing managerial supervision, training, and performance direction to administrative and fiscal staff.

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

Experience: Ten (10) years of professional experience in financial management, public budgeting, or fiscal operations management. Two (2) years of this experience must have included direct supervisory or managerial responsibility over technical, professional, or administrative staff.

Two (2) years of this experience must have been performed within a government agency (State, federal, or local) or a complex public-sector environment, which must have included developing budget submissions, managing year-end fiscal closeouts, and interpreting/applying government procurement or fiscal regulations.

 

Note: All experience requirements may be gained concurrently within the total five-year window.

Preferred Qualifications

 

1. Advanced State of Maryland Fiscal & Budgetary System Experience

Do you have at least three (3) years of professional experience utilizing State of Maryland financial and budgetary control systems (such as FMIS/RSTARS or equivalent agency fiscal control accounting systems) to create budget amendments, deficiencies, and supplemental budget documents. If yes, please describe in detail below and indicate date/company and agency name.  If not, please indicate “n/a” below:

2. High-Level Executive Advisory & Procurement Coordination Experience

Do you have at least two (2) years of experience analyzing agency spending plans to advise executive leadership (e.g., Cabinet-level Secretaries or Chiefs of Staff) on financial matters, alongside direct experience coordinating complex procurement processes and verifying funds availability. If yes, please describe in detail below and indicate date/company and agency name.  If not, please indicate “n/a” below:

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may email the completed application, supplemental questionnaire, and other materials (if applicable) to the email address below before the filing deadline. 

You must include the following information on at least one of the pages you submit:

• First and Last Name 
  
• Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin) 
  
• The last four digits of your SS# 
  

If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email, Eli Joest at eli.joest3@maryland.gov  at the Department of Social and Economic Mobility (DoSEM), Human Resources Office. Incomplete applications and/or resumes in lieu of an application will not be accepted. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov 

Sponsorship Notice: The Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility (DoSEM) does not provide H-1B Visa sponsorship at this time. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Selected candidates will be required to provide documentation of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. upon hire. 

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 for all recruitments. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 

DoSEM values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country and welcomes them to apply.