Deputy Chief Financial Officer (PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR III)

Introduction

If you are looking for\r\nan exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive\r\nsalary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to\r\njoin the DPSCS team today!\r\nThe Department of\r\nPublic Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates\r\nto fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest\r\ndepartments in Maryland with over 9,000 employees and a budget of more than $1\r\nbillion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased\r\nsecurity at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative\r\njustice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon\r\nrelease.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs a member of the DPSCS\r\nteam, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of\r\nbenefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation,\r\nsick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement\r\noptions, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis is a Management Services Position.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe incumbent works at the pleasure of the Appointing\r\nAuthority.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

25 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City\r\n6776 Reisterstown Road\r\nBaltimore, MD 21215\r\n(Headquarters)\r\n\r\n\r\n*Selected Candidate May The Have Option To Work In Jessup, MD\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

This position serves as the\r\nDeputy CFO who is responsible for the direct oversight of Division of Financial\r\nServices Directors responsible for Accounting, Budget, Payroll, Regional Fiscal\r\nOperations to include Inmate Accounts and other various Fiscal operational\r\nsupport functions in a 24/7 public safety and corrections environment.\r\nThe Deputy CFO executes workforce priorities established by the CFO and ensures\r\nconsistent, compliant, and timely delivery of Fiscal services across DPSCS\r\ninstitutions, community supervision operations, and headquarters units\r\nstatewide.\r\n\r\nThis position serves as the acting authority in the absence of the CFO and must\r\ndemonstrate executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain\r\ntrusted stakeholder relationships with executive leadership, appointing\r\nauthorities, and institutional leadership. Additional key responsibilities\r\ninclude:\r\nExecutive Management of Fiscal Directors\r\n�\r\nDirectly supervise and\r\nperformance-manage Fiscal Directors leading budget management, general\r\naccounting, payroll, and regional fiscal operational support units.\r\n�\r\nEstablish execution priorities,\r\nservice expectations, and operational performance standards.\r\n�\r\nHold Directors accountable for\r\nworkforce service delivery, compliance, and operational outcomes.\r\n�\r\nIdentify and escalate systemic\r\nrisks or compliance concerns to the CFO.\r\n\r\nRecruitment & Talent Acquisition\r\n\r\n�\r\nOversee Director-led\r\nrecruitment and hiring operations for the Division of Financial Services non-mandated\r\npositions.\r\n�\r\nCoordinate with Headquarters\r\nand Regional operational partners to meet staffing demands.\r\n\r\nFinancial Operational Execution & Performance Cycle Oversight\r\n\r\n�\r\nOversee Director-led Fiscal operational\r\nsupport functions including timekeeping, leave administration, employment\r\nverification, and performance cycle execution.\r\n�\r\nEnsure service quality,\r\nresponsiveness, and compliance across operational Fiscal units.\r\n�\r\nAddress delivery gaps and\r\nimplement corrective action where necessary.\r\n\r\nLeadership Coordination & Reporting\r\n\r\n�\r\nRespond to legislative fiscal\r\nimpact requests.\r\n�\r\nRespond to audit corrective\r\naction status requests.\r\n�\r\nConsolidate workforce execution\r\nreporting.\r\n�\r\nProvide executive-level\r\nupdates, performance insights, and risk indicators to the CFO.\r\n�\r\nSupport operational continuous\r\nimprovement initiatives.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�A bachelor's degree from an�accredited\r\ncollege or university.�\r\nExperience:�Ten (10) years of\r\nprogressive, professional Fiscal experience to include at least five (5) years\r\nof supervisory or managerial experience involving oversight of fiscal year end\r\nclosing activities and/or budget monitoring and submission activities for\r\ngovernmental or not for profit entities.\r\nNotes:�\r\n1.�Candidates may substitute the possession of a master's degree from an\r\naccredited college or university in�the fields of Business Administration\r\nor Accounting for 2 years of experience.\r\n2.�Candidates may substitute the possession of certified professional\r\naccountant license for 2 years of experience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference may be given to\r\napplicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear\r\nand specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.\r\n�\r\n5 years of previous\r\nexperience working within a state or large public-sector (at least 1,000\r\nemployee) financial environment.\r\n�\r\n5 year of experience\r\nleading financial operations in a large, complex, and regulated organization.\r\n�\r\n5 years of experience\r\nserving in an acting executive capacity or reporting directly to a CFO or\r\nagency head.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient\r\ninformation on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for\r\nthis recruitment. All\r\ninformation concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing\r\ndate.�We will not consider information submitted after this\r\ndate.�Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better\r\nQualified, or Qualified and placed on the�eligible (employment) list for\r\nat least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your\r\neducation, training, and experience related to the requirements of the\r\nposition. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on\r\nyour application. Please report all experience and education that is related to\r\nthis position.\r\n

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of\r\nMaryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health\r\ninsurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.\r\nCLICK\r\nON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:�STATE OF MARYLAND\r\nBENEFITS\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Personal Leave\r\n - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated\r\n based on start date)\r\n Annual Leave - ten (10) days of\r\n accumulated annual leave per year\r\n \r\n Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year�\r\n \r\n Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or\r\n adoption of a child�\r\n \r\n Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per\r\n year\r\n Pension - State employees earn\r\n credit towards a retirement pension\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable�to apply online, the paper\r\napplication, supplemental questionnaire, and required documents may�be\r\nemailed to Brittney.Liles1@Maryland.gov.�Paper application materials must be\r\nreceived in our office by the closing date�for the recruitment.\r\nOnly�additional materials that are requested will be accepted for\r\nthis�recruitment.\r\nIf you are having difficulties with submitting\r\nyour online�application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and\r\nExamination Division at�Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their\r\nservice to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to�recruiting,\r\nretaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the�State's\r\ndiversity.\r\n