Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
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11-04-2025
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Introduction
When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) you join a team of more than 5000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support preventive services and caring for children and adults.
We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland we leave no one behind.
This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
26
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Human Services
Office of the Secretary
25 South Charles St.
Baltimore MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will provide strategic financial leadership and fiscal oversight for the agency. As a key member of the DHS executive leadership team the CFO will lead efforts to manage and optimize the agencys $4 billionplus annual budget ensuring effective use of resources to support the mission of promoting the safety wellbeing and economic stability of Marylanders.
The CFO will serve as a trusted advisor to the Secretary of DHS and other senior leaders providing guidance on financial strategies and management. The CFO will champion excellent customer experience datadriven decisionmaking and leading culture change efforts in alignment with the Moore Miller Administration Values. This role requires a leader with demonstrated success in modernizing financial practices building relationships across stakeholders and leading change.
POSITION DUTIES
Financial strategy
- Driving longterm financial planning forecasting trend analysis and resource allocation to align with our mission.
Budget management
- Overseeing budget preparation monitoring and reporting that ensures transparency and compliance with state and federal requirements.
Financial operations oversight
- Managing accounting grants and other financial functions while enhancing operational efficiency.
Stakeholder engagement
- Collaborating with the Maryland legislature Governors Office state agencies and federal partners to secure funding and support for our mission priorities.
Team leadership & change management
- Leading the Office of Budget and Finance fostering an ethical and values driven culture of collaboration accountability world class customer service and continuous improvement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Twelve years of experience in budget preparation presentation and .
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university on a yearforyear basis for the required experience
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Officer in the Budget Officer classification or Financial Management specialty codes in the Budgeting field of work on a yearforyear basis for the required experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess:
- An active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or certification.
- Five years of experience working with Financial Management Information System (FMIS) modules (ADPICS and R*STARS).
- Proficient with Google software suite.
- Extensive leadership experience with human service programs which includes responsibility for fund and budget administration program planning implementation and administration.
- Experience and knowledge working collaboratively with community stakeholders and federal agencies.
- Strong leadership and management skills strong communication skills ability to implement change motivate staff and build and maintain relationships with federal state and local partners.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list. The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this agency or other state agencies.
If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate your salarywill be determined inaccordance with State of Marylandguidelines.
BENEFITS
As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including: healthinsurance dental and vision plans offered at a low cost.CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS.
- 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 thirteen 13 holidays per year.
- Pension State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.
- Positions may be eligible for telework.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to Department of Human Services EmploymentServices Attention: Kendra Young 25 South Charles St Room 1116L Baltimore Maryland 21201.
If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position please email Kendra Young at ; include the job title and recruitment # in the subject line.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division ator .
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
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