CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER FISCAL SERVICES CHIEF I

Introduction

GRADE:
19

LOCATION OF POSITION:
MDH, Eastern Shore Hospital Center, Cambridge, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to plan and coordinate all fiscal activities for the Eastern Shore Hospital Center in accordance with policies and procedures for fiscal services to meet departmental, State, and other funding source laws and requirements.
This includes formulation of operating budgets, monitoring of expenditures, managing patient fund accounts, developing quarterly projections, managing year-end close out, developing and implementing fiscal policies, ensuring compliance with departmental and State fiscal policies and procedures, overseeing procurement activities, and supervising staff.
A key role of this position is to manage the financial resources in a manner that facilitates the provision of services to the mentally ill, primarily the forensic inpatient population of approximately 70 patients.

The position also oversees the fiscal operation of the former Upper Shore Community Mental Health Center, which is occupied by the Kent County Health Department and the Department of Juvenile Center Service under a tenant arrangement.
These facilities have a combined budget of approximately $28 million and 200 PINs.
This position is a part of the facilities management team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing.

Experience:
Four years of experience examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting systems, records, and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.

Notes:

1. Applicants who had met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974, will be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above.
   
2. Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
   
3. Applicants may substitute one year of professional budgeting experience or one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required experience.
   
4. Candidates may substitute U.
   S.
   Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Administration classifications or Financial Management specialty codes in the Financial field on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
   

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation.
The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.
Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work.
Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable.
For education obtained outside the U.
S.
, any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.
Information submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.
The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended.
However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W.
Preston St.
, Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.
Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment; no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.
If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-#-#.
Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment.
All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-#-#.

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 at 410-#-# or .
@maryland.
gov.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling:
410-#-# or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-#-#.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.