FISCAL SERVICES CHIEF I

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Eastern Shore Hospital Center, Cambridge, MD

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, development of 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 a mentally ill, primarily forensic inpatient population of approximately 70 patients. This 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 Services under a tenant arrangement. These facilities have a combined budget of approximately $21 million dollars and 167.4 PINS. This position is a part of the facilities management team.

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 masters 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.

The ideal candidate will have budget experience.

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.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.  Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted 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.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov. 

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

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.