SHA Director of Finance

Salary

$109,247.00 - $176,552.00 Annually

Location

Baltimore City

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

7860-SHA-ES-30-11-MD-12/24

Department

State Highway Administration

Opening Date

12/12/2024

Closing Date

12/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Executive Service

State Highway Administration

SHA Director of Finance

Grade 25 (7860) SP# 24-30-11

This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION http://www/governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

The State Highway Administration (SHA) Office of Finance (OOF) is seeking to fill an executive service position for a SHA Director of Finance in Baltimore City. This position is open to anyone who meets the preferred qualifications below.

Nature of Work: This position serves as the Director of the Office of Finance (OOF) and will be responsible for overseeing the following divisions within OOF: Accounting Operations, Budget & Financial Accounting, and the Capital Program Division. This position also manages a staff of approximately 80 employees and ensures that operations are maintained at a level to provide quality service to OOF’s external and internal customers.

The position is responsible for Capital Program management, which includes forecasting project expenditures within an annual budget, and three-year and six-year Consolidated Transportation Plans (CTP). It is also responsible for federal funds management, which includes programming, billing, and forecasting approximately $700 million to $1 billion annually in addition to the fiscal management of mega projects and following federal rules for reporting.

The Director of Finance is responsible for fixed asset and materials and supplies oversight, and all aspects of budget management and oversight. The position works directly with senior management including the Administrator and Deputy Administrators, on high level fiscal issues. Finally, this position is responsible for all aspects of fiscal reporting, including executive level reports for monthly finance meetings. The position must guarantee fiscal system and transaction integrity and accuracy by building fiscal processes with strong internal controls.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.

“The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named a Training magazine Training APEX Awards winner for the fifth consecutive year."

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree in accounting 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: Ten (10) years of professional experience in accounting and/or auditing, of which five (5) years must have been in a managerial capacity.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Strong knowledge of accounting operations, auditing, and financial systems analysis and/or implementation

• Strong knowledge of the State’s budget process, including the Capital Program budget submission and CTP submission process

• Strong knowledge of internal accounting controls in order to have the ability to make the proper system decisions

• Working knowledge of fiscal systems and MDOT’s Financial Management Information System (FMIS)

• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, particularly project costing

• Strong management and leadership skills

• Certified Public Accountant (active or inactive)

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

To Apply: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties.

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below: 410-545-5554

The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The State of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a c overed bargaining unit.

Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ). WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issue Date: 12/12/2024

Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

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Do you have a bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and related course, including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing?

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  Do you have ten (10) years of professional experience in accounting and/or auditing, with five (5) years in a managerial capacity?

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  If you answered yes to question #2, please describe your experience below. Provide employer, dates of employment, title and description of duties. This experience must also be reflected in your application. If you do not possess this experience, type "N/A". Do Not Type See Resume

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