DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF BUDGET AND FINANCE (Fiscal Services Admin VI)

State of Maryland•Anne Arundel, MD

About The Position

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS This is a Management Service position. The incumbent will serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for public finance and operational excellence? The Office of the Comptroller of Maryland is seeking a seasoned leader to serve as Deputy Director of Budget and Finance for the Office of Administration & Finance. As the Deputy Director of Budget and Finance you will manage key financial functions, partner with executive leadership, and help drive data-informed decisions that support statewide operations. This is your opportunity to lead with influence, advance your career, and make a meaningful impact in public- sector finance. What You’ll Lead: Invoice payments for the Comptroller of Maryland, Board of Public Works and Register of Wills. Financial reporting, expenditure tracking, and budget projections. Capital grant and loan disbursements for the Board of Public Works. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the financial and operational future of one of Maryland’s most essential state agencies. If you're ready to lead with integrity, strategy, and impact—we want to hear from you. PLEASE NOTE: This position may be required to work irregular hours in the evenings and weekends, especially during the fiscal year end close and budget formulation. Also, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Requirements

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
Experience: Five (5) years of professional progressively responsible experience in accounting and budgeting.
For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.
If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalence evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
Strong working knowledge of the State of Maryland budget and financial systems and applications; government finance procedures and standards; accounting principles and practices; and business administration
Strong oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to lead, mentor, coach, and develop the team; foster collaboration and accountability; and manage performance

Responsibilities

Provide assistance for the development of the agency’s multi-million-dollar operating budget.
Review and analyze monthly budget projections to ensure alignment with program goals.
Establish and maintain the agency’s account code structure.
Provide assistance for the fiscal year-end closeout.
Supervise the Accounts Payable and Grant Management units.