Chief Financial Officer ***REPOST*** ((Fiscal Services Administrator VI)) - State of Maryland : Job Details

Introduction

REPOST with new requirementsThe Maryland State Retirement Agency is the administrator of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System. The System is a multi-employer, public employees' benefit retirement system composed of twelve (12) separate retirement and pension systems with additional plan components, covering approximately 245,000 active members and more than 160,000 retirees and beneficiaries.

The Agency is seeking to fill a senior level Chief Financial Officer position which will serve on the leadership team and report to the Executive Director. This position is Management Service and will serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. Candidates who previously applied for this position need not reapply.

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LOCATION OF POSITIONMaryland State Retirement Agency120 East Baltimore StreetBaltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to:

POSITION DUTIES

This position will:

Examples of the types of special projects typically assigned might include:

• Initiating, reviewing, analyzing & commenting on proposed new legislation to identify and quantify potential fiscal or operational impact.
• Reviewing, analyzing, & commenting on proposed new actuarial funding alternatives to identify and quantify potential fiscal or operational impact.
• Serving on statewide and ad hoc policy committees & study groups to review, analyze, and resolve operational imperatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A bachelor's degree in business from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial accounting and 6 years of leadership experience. Experience as a Chief Financial Officer with supervisory responsibilities is preferred.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Strong leadership skills;
• Exposure to pensions and/or financial services;
• General ledger accounting experience;
• Procurement experience;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The ideal candidate should have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and strong listening skills.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be referred to the hiring authority and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees. 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. Due to the confidential nature of the work, selected candidates must undergo and pass a background check.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:

DBM/Recruitment & Examination Division301 West Preston Street, Room 608Baltimore, MD 21201

Please include a cover letter and resume. All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application. If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at [email protected] or call 410-###-####. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

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