Director of Financial Reporting (Fiscal Services Administrator VI)
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OPEN RECRUITMENTExecutive Service Position(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority)If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver's license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port ofBaltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland's toll roads; or applied for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission â connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!The Maryland Department of Transportation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Financial Reporting (Fiscal Services Administrator VI) to join our team. The Director of Financial Reporting is a critical member of the Finance Senior Management team responsible for financial reporting ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and practices. This position directly oversees the day-to-day operations of the unit at the Secretary's Office providing support, direction, and strategic oversight on reporting matters of each of the transportation modes within MDOT.Duties include but are not limited to the following:Develop, implement, and manage new and revised fiscal policies, procedures, and standards.Develop, implement, and maintain an effective internal control framework to protect from fraud and waste.Assist in ensuring the accounting operations of the department are in compliance.Serve as audit liaison, and ensure corrective actions are taken in response to audit findings.Assist in overseeing department's year end closing process.Prepare MDOT's annual comprehensive financial report.The current vacancy exists at MDOT TSO in the Office of Finance, which is located in Hanover, MD (Anne Arundel County).This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site work hours.MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here:MDOT BenefitsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, public or business administration, finance, economics or a related field from an accredited college or university.Experience: Seven (7) years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, fiscal, or related fields. Five (5) years of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.The ideal candidate will possess:CPA CertifiedPrevious experience in governmental finance.Strong communication and problem-solving skills.Proficient in Microsoft Excel.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. If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.Notes:Applicants may substitute a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with thirty credit hours in Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing, for the required education.Applicants may substitute possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for one year of the required experience.Applicants may substitute possession of a master's degree in one of the above specified fields or concentrations for one year of the required experience.U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.Eligible applicants may be subject to a background investigation under federal or state law regulations. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification to employment. Erroneous, misleading or fraudulent information on an application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, removal from the list of eligible, withdrawal of an offer for employment or immediate discharge.TO APPLY: You must complete a MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online to be considered for this recruitment. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MDOT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. No paper applications will be accepted.Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.You may apply online at: Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on 12/18/2024.Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.The Maryland Department of Transportation 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.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 (or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDOT 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: 12/4/24The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to evaluate your experience and education further to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described in detail in the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included in the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete, and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.#J-18808-Ljbffr