Director of Finance

IntroductionThe Maryland Department of Labor (MD Labor), Occupational and Professional Licensing, is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Fiscal Services Administrator I. This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year after the closing date of the announcement.Grade19Location100 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201Main Purpose of the JobThe main purpose of the job is to direct and coordinate the fiscal activities, including accounting, budgeting, and auditing, for the division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (O&P) and its 25 regulatory programs. This role assists in developing, planning, and managing an indirect cost allocation plan for the Division while providing guidance to the Office of the Commissioner on all budgetary items. It also supervises finance employees with the division.Position DutiesCoordinates and directs the daily administrative, fiscal, procurement, and auditing functions of the fiscal unit, including budget and fiscal management, special fund analysis, revenue and expenditures projections.Leads budget initiatives on behalf of the Commissioner's Office.Interacts with Office of Administration and the Secretary's Office regarding budget development and amendments.Directs the preparation of the division's 24 individual budgets and is the approving official within the division for all purchases and expenditures during the fiscal year.Monitors monthly expenditures activity for accuracy regarding types of expenditure and funding sources.Prepares financial management projections, encumbrances, and other relevant factors.Reviews legislative audit reports and reports by outside auditors, develops audit responses, and implements corrective action plans.Additional duties assigned by the Office of the Commissioner.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree.Experience: Five years of experience in preparing or overseeing budget, directing and coordinating fiscal activities, reviewing and responding to legislative audit reports by outside auditors, and managing employees.Desired or Preferred QualificationsExperience directly supervising employees.Experience managing a government program or other organizational program.Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, plans, and programs, including accounting and budget.Experience auditing.Special RequirementsAll candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (LABOR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to LABOR/DUI as a result of unemployment overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.Selection and Examination ProcessApplicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning qualifications, including required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.), must be submitted and received by the closing 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.Application InstructionsThe online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online or have difficulty with your login or password, contact DBM's Helpdesk at (410) 767-4850 or submit an email request to Application.Help@maryland.gov. The paper application must be received by 5 p.m., close of business, on the closing date. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.BenefitsState of Maryland benefits available.EEO StatementThe Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of LABOR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr