Chief Fiscal Officer, Operations Manager II (NCS) - Department of Housing and Community Development

THIS IS A NONCIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE:3/27/2025

SALARY RANGE:$105085.00 $173250.00 ANNUALLY

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.

PROBATION

All persons including current City employees selected for this position must complete a 6month mandatory probation.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The CFO is an executive level position responsible for monitoring managing analyzing compiling and reporting on all fiscal operations within the agency in accordance with all applicable statutory procedures and regulations. This position reports to the Chief of Staff. The CFO is responsible for creating DHCDs annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with agency leadership. They oversee all financial forecasts proposed fiscal plans audits agency procurement as well as the development of financial and budgetary policies and procedures in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

The CFO leads fiscal optimization efforts engaging in strategic planning to best support DHCDs overall vision mission and continued growth. In addition to overseeing these fiscal functions the CFO is responsible for the selection training and supervision of the fiscal office employees. The CFO manages the fiscal staff to provide guidance and training on complex fiscal transactions policies and procedures in addition to providing technical expertise and direction for the purposes of adhering to employee growth and agency guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversee all financial operations in the agency. Lead the annual budgeting process for both DHCDs operating and capital budgets.
• Supervise payroll to ensure all staff are paid on a timely and accurate basis. Monitor and approve budget expenditures.
• Prepare cash flow projections and determine budgetary impacts make recommendations to senior management staff.
• Direct the preparation of all financial reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Oversee the monitoring of grant funds and make recommendations on grant expenditures.
• Direct and coordinate the agencys financial affairs according to sound principles GAAP and City State and Federal government regulations.
• Oversee all procurement for DHCD.
• Provide direction and recommendations to the Housing Commissioner on all financial and fiscal matters.
• Provide direction and oversight for DHCDs payroll grants accounting procurement and telecommunications operations.
• Manage a team of approximately ten staff.
• Represent the agency before Baltimores Board of Estimates and the City Council on matters including but not limited to budget submissions and spending authority requests and other financial matters.
• Serve as the point of contact with City Audits and all external auditors; coordinate responses to any audit requests and findings as well as implement changes to improve processes as needed.
• Provide timely responses for all pending City State or Federal legislation which require a financial analysis and a fiscal note as to the impact of the action requested on the Agency and the City of Baltimore.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:A Bachelors degree in Business Administration Public Administration Management or related field from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have 8 years of senior management policydriven operational responsibilities including 4 years of experience managing homogeneous functions through subordinate supervisors is required.

OR

EQUIVALENCY NOTES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred experience in leadership management support staff members professional development. Also preferred 5 years of experience in directing a major program/project involving administrative policy formulation responsibilities and 5 years of experience in Commercial or Public Finance industry or related field.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong analytical research and problemsolving skills with a demonstrated track record of producing results related to budgetary and fiscal matters.
• Ability to synthesize complex financial and policy topics and present findings in clear accessible language.
• Expert knowledge of financial analysis budget development and oversight processes.
• Expert knowledge of the principles methods and practices of GAAP.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel; highly skilled in Microsoft Office.
• Advanced knowledge of report preparation techniques and procedures and demonstrated ability to prepare and evaluate professional technical reports and other documents.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to direct and lead a large team and interpersonal skills. Analytical and abstract skills.
• Supervisory experience.

BENEFITS

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here:

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 77 78 and 79 of the City Ethics Law.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

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