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PROGRAM MANAGER III (078517)

Director, Loan and Insurance Accounting

Recruitment #15-005478-0034

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Introduction

This is a permanent Management Service position with full State of Maryland benefits.

Work that matters.  The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development  is a national leader in financing affordable housing and community development lending.  The Department  is looking for a Director of Loan and Mortgage Insurance Accounting to direct three managers preparing audited generally accepted accounting principles financial statements, disclosures, and the capital budget.  Our team needs members that will challenge the status quo, effectively communicate ideas and issues, and independently bring forth practical and efficient solutions and improvements.  Preference will be given to candidates with a CPA, strong Excel and accounting system skills, and experience in financial statement preparation or accounting for mortgages.

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

7800 Harkins Rd Lanham, MD 20706

DHCD's Headquarters Office is located in Prince George's County at the New Carrollton Metro stop.

POSITION DUTIES

Department of Housing and Community Development is looking for a Director of Loan and Mortgage Insurance Accounting to direct three managers preparing audited generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) financial statements, disclosures, and the capital budget. This position directs 3 managers and is responsible for ensuring deadlines are met (quarterly generally accepted accounting principles financial statements and the management discussion and analysis' internal controls are enhanced and data is accurate for the Maryland Housing Fund which provides mortgage insurance, the State Funded loan programs which finances single family, multi-family and small business loans and State Servicing of multi-family and small business loans.  This position will be presenting financial data to large groups of people, implementing policies and enhancing the automation of financial data. Successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, ability to create financial statements and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:     Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or a related field.  

Experience:    Five years of experience with financial statement preparation and supervising.  

Note:               Additional experience as described above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • CPA Certification or qualified to sit for the CPA examination
  • One year of experience in governmental accounting
  • Proficiency in MS Excel financial functions
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent financial and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently in achieving deadlines  

SELECTION PROCESS

Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum and selective qualifications for this recruitment. Please provide transcripts, certifications or diplomas to document educational or certification qualifications. Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted with your application. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. Eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position. 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application and materials to: Alicia Townsend, Department of Housing & Community Development Office Human Resources, 7800 Harkins Road Lanham, MD 20706.

All application materials must be received by the filing deadline.  If you are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send via email to dhcd.careers@maryland.gov.

Please include the following information in the body of the email:

  • Attn: Alicia Townsend, Senior HR Generalist
  • Your First and Last name
  • Last 4 of SS#
  • Recruitment #
  • Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment

Incorrect application forms, or resumes in place of the application, will not be accepted. If you are interested in the position and cannot apply online please fill out the revised paper application which can be found at the bottom of this announcement.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

 We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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