FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR IV

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Office of Health Care Quality 

Bland Bryant Building

55 Wade Avenue

Catonsville, MD  21228 

The Contractual Fiscal Services Administrator IV is the temporary position of 6 to 12 months which will independently evaluate and audit all fiscal activity of the Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) to include time allocation expenditures, grants, contracts, expense reports, financial reports and program financial summaries.  This person will ensure that financial transactions are verified, recorded and reported to management in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and in compliance with State and federal regulations and practices.  The candidate will also develop internal controls, policies, and procedures for staff and management.  The position is responsible for development and monitoring of fiscal policies and controls, coordination of fiscal year-end closeout, responding to multiple State and federal audits, providing fiscal policy advice to staff, and providing feedback on financial reporting, vendor payment, and grant reporting information systems.  This candidate will report directly to the agency director or designee.

Education:    A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or 36 post-baccalaureate credit hours of coursework from an accredited college or university in Accounting.  CPA desired.

Experience:  Five years of professional experience with managing financial systems to include FMIS.  Two years of the required experience must include direct supervision of other professional employees.

The qualified candidate must have experience with Financial Management Information System (FMIS).

The desirable candidate should have:

•    Prior experience as a CPA working in the public sector
•    Experience as an internal auditor
•    Ability and willingness to interview, track down and analyze prior documentation and record discussion with relevant parties both within and beyond OHCQ
•    Adept project and process driven business relationships with stakeholders
•    Preferably experience with grants and contracts
•    Knowledge of governmental and/or fund accounting and State procurement policies and regulations

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. 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. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.

This is a full-time contractual position with no benefits.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application to: DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.