Introduction 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!\r\nThe 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.\r\n\r\nAs 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.�\r\n�This Is a Management Services Position. The Incumbent Will Serve at The Pleasure of The Appointing Authority.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n GRADE 24\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City\r\n6776 Reisterstown Road\r\nBaltimore, MD 21215\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

This senior management position directs and\r\noversees the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services' (DPSCS)\r\nAccounting operations, providing strategic leadership for a staff of\r\napproximately 40 employees responsible for critical Departmentwide accounting\r\nfunctions. The position manages the Department Headquarters' financial\r\ntransactions, through subordinate supervisors.\r\nThe incumbent directs and oversees Departmental\r\nannual fiscal year end closing activities and GAAP reporting processes;\r\ncoordinates responses to external audits, develops Departmentwide fiscal\r\nprocedures and training programs, and ensures compliance with State and federal\r\nfinancial reporting requirements. The incumbent routinely collaborates with\r\nagency heads, executive leadership, the Department of Budget and Management,\r\nthe Comptroller's Office, and other stakeholders to develop fiscal strategies,\r\nresolve complex financial issues, and support sound financial decision-making\r\nacross the Department.� This position\r\nprovides oversight of operating and capital budget transactions totaling more\r\nthan $520 million annually and provides financial management of major statewide\r\ncontracts such as the Incarcerated Individual Medical Contract and Incarcerated\r\nIndividual Food Contract.\r\nResponsibilities include ensuring compliance with generally accepted\r\naccounting principles and Statewide financial policies, maintaining effective\r\ninternal controls, monitoring, and forecasting.\r\nThis position serves as a principal fiscal\r\nadvisor to Department senior financial leadership, providing technical\r\nexpertise in the State's Financial Management Information System (FMIS), budget\r\ndevelopment, fiscal policy, and internal controls. The incumbent oversees the\r\npreparation and review of operating budget requests, monthly expenditure\r\nprojections, and financial analyses for multiple DPSCS agencies while\r\nsupporting 18 regional fiscal offices through guidance, training, and technical\r\nassistance.\r\nThis position requires exceptional leadership,\r\nbudget management, financial analysis, and strategic planning skills, as well\r\nas extensive knowledge of governmental accounting principles, budget\r\ndevelopment, financial management systems, and internal control practices. The\r\nincumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in establishing\r\npriorities, interpreting fiscal policy, directing statewide financial\r\noperations, and recommending solutions to complex financial and operational\r\nchallenges.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered,\r\nand to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all\r\nrequirements before applying.�\r\n

Education:

A Bachelor's\r\ndegree in Accounting.\r\n

Experience:

Six (6) years of\r\nprogressive, professional Fiscal experience to include at least five (5) years\r\nof supervisory or managerial experience involving oversight of fiscal year end\r\nclosing activities and/or budget monitoring and submission activities for\r\ngovernmental or not for profit entities\r\n

Notes:

\r\n1. Candidates may substitute\r\nthe possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in\r\nthe field of Accounting for 2 years of experience.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute the\r\npossession of a certified professional accountant license for 2 years of\r\nexperience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n\r\nPreference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.�\r\n\r\n\r\n Five (5) years of progressively responsible\r\n accounting experience utilizing the State of Maryland Financial Management\r\n Information System (FMIS), including demonstrated proficiency with R

• STARS\r\n (RSTARS) and ADPICS, performing complex accounting, financial reporting,\r\n reconciliation, and fiscal management functions associated with year-end close.

\r\n Five (5) years of supervisory experience\r\n overseeing professional accounting or fiscal staff, including responsibility\r\n for staff development, performance management, workload prioritization, and\r\n ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, policies, and\r\n procedures.\r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English. The ideal candidate must effectively and respectfully communicate with diverse populations, providing services to individuals with different beliefs, behaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings. Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other language is a plus.�\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make\r\nsure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that\r\nyou meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning\r\nyour qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We will not\r\nconsider information submitted after this date.�Successful candidates will\r\nbe ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on\r\nthe�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your\r\neducation, training, and experience related to the requirements of the\r\nposition. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on\r\nyour application. Please report all experience and education that is related to\r\nthis position.\r\n

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of\r\nMaryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health\r\ninsurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.\r\nCLICK

ON THIS LINK FOR

MORE\r\nDETAILS:

�

STATE OF MARYLAND

BENEFITS\r\n��Personal Leave

• new State employees are awarded\r\nsix (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)\r\n��Annual Leave
• ten (10) days of accumulated\r\nannual leave per year\r\n��Sick Leave
• fifteen (15) days\r\nof accumulated sick leave per year�\r\n��Parental Leave
• up to sixty\r\n(60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child�\r\n��Holidays
• State employees also\r\ncelebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year\r\n��Pension
• State employees earn credit towards\r\na retirement pension\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.\r\nIf 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.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:\r\nLena Murray\r\nLena.

Murray@maryland.gov\r\nIf 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.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n