Director of Accounting Operations

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!

The 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 9000 employees and a budget of more than $1 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.

As 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.

This Is a Management Services Position. The Incumbent Will Serve at The Pleasure of The Appointing Authority.

Baltimore City

6776 Reisterstown Road

Baltimore MD 21215

This senior management position directs andoversees the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS)Accounting operations providing strategic leadership for a staff ofapproximately 40 employees responsible for critical Departmentwide accountingfunctions. The position manages the Department Headquarters financialtransactions through subordinate supervisors.

The incumbent directs and oversees Departmentalannual fiscal year end closing activities and GAAP reporting processes;coordinates responses to external audits develops Departmentwide fiscalprocedures and training programs and ensures compliance with State and federalfinancial reporting requirements. The incumbent routinely collaborates withagency heads executive leadership the Department of Budget and Managementthe Comptrollers Office and other stakeholders to develop fiscal strategiesresolve complex financial issues and support sound financial decision-makingacross the Department. This positionprovides oversight of operating and capital budget transactions totaling morethan $520 million annually and provides financial management of major statewidecontracts such as the Incarcerated Individual Medical Contract and IncarceratedIndividual Food include ensuring compliance with generally acceptedaccounting principles and Statewide financial policies maintaining effectiveinternal controls monitoring and forecasting.

This position serves as a principal fiscaladvisor to Department senior financial leadership providing technicalexpertise in the States Financial Management Information System (FMIS) budgetdevelopment fiscal policy and internal controls. The incumbent oversees thepreparation and review of operating budget requests monthly expenditureprojections and financial analyses for multiple DPSCS agencies whilesupporting 18 regional fiscal offices through guidance training and technicalassistance.

This position requires exceptional leadershipbudget management financial analysis and strategic planning skills as wellas extensive knowledge of governmental accounting principles budgetdevelopment financial management systems and internal control practices. Theincumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in establishingpriorities interpreting fiscal policy directing statewide financialoperations and recommending solutions to complex financial and operationalchallenges.

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be consideredand to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read allrequirements before applying.

Education: A Bachelorsdegree in Accounting.

Experience: Six (6) years ofprogressive professional Fiscal experience to include at least five (5) yearsof supervisory or managerial experience involving oversight of fiscal year endclosing activities and/or budget monitoring and submission activities forgovernmental or not for profit entities

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitutethe possession of a masters degree from an accredited college or university inthe field of Accounting for 2 years of experience.

2. Candidates may substitute thepossession of a certified professional accountant license for 2 years ofexperience.

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience utilizing the State of Maryland Financial Management Information System (FMIS) including demonstrated proficiency with R*STARS (RSTARS) and ADPICS performing complex accounting financial reporting reconciliation and fiscal management functions associated with year-end close.
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience overseeing professional accounting or fiscal staff including responsibility for staff development performance management workload prioritization and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards policies and procedures.

Please makesure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show thatyou meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerningyour qualifications must be submitted by the closing will notconsider information submitted after this candidates willbe ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed ontheeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of youreducation training and experience related to the requirements of theposition. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information onyour application. Please report all experience and education that is related tothis position.

As an employee of the State ofMaryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including: healthinsurance dental and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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Personal Leave - new State employees are awardedsix (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)

Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulatedannual leave per year
Sick Leave - fifteen (15) daysof 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 alsocelebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year

Pension - State employees earn credit towardsa retirement pension

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply online the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to 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.
If 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 referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact:

Lena Murray

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at or .
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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
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