Chief Financial Officer (DOT Executive VII)

About the role

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. Reporting directly to the MDOT MVA Administrator, the CFO advises on all Accounting and Finance matters and presents the annual budget to MDOT Senior Finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage key financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting.
• Partner with executive leadership to drive data-informed decisions.
• Attend legislative budget hearings to support the Administrator.
• Engage with Executive Staff in the design, implementation, and management of the strategic course for the MVA.
• Oversee the recording, management, and distribution of an annual revenue of $2.0 billion.
• Analyze and provide fiscal estimates for over 200 fiscal analyses annually.
• Oversee the Accounting and Financial Systems Division, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, and Financial Systems.
• Present budget strategies to the Secretary and Executive level staff at MDOT Headquarters.
• Provide information and insights to enable the Executive management in their decision-making process.

Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or related field. Eight (8) years of experience in government, public sector, or business operations that includes exposure to budgeting, financial management, accounting, or fiscal oversight. Five (5) years of supervisory or management experience leading professional staff in areas such as financial operations, budget development, business administration, fiscal analysis, or related administrative functions.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant with five years of fiscal management experience, or Master's degree in business administration, Finance, or a related field with 3 years of fiscal management experience, or 10 years of fiscal management experience in the private or public sector, including at least 5 years in a high-level management position.

Skills

Strong knowledge of governmental accounting, state budgeting processes, fund structures, grants, and capital program funding. Expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, modeling, and variance reporting for large and complex budgets. Skills to oversee major financial operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, and enterprise financial systems. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex fiscal data, evaluate legislative fiscal notes, and provide clear, actionable recommendations to leadership. Demonstrated experience presenting and defending budgets to executive leadership, senior finance officials, and legislative committees. Proven ability to lead diverse financial teams and manage multi-division operations with high accuracy and accountability. Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to convey financial information to non-financial audiences clearly and effectively. Strong strategic thinking skills to align financial decisions with agency mission, goals, and long-range planning. Ability to manage competing priorities, high volumes of work, and tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. Proficiency with enterprise financial systems (such as FMIS, BARS) and advanced skills in budgeting tools, forecasting models, and data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

The State of Maryland offers a generous and competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $155,000 - $185,000 annually.

Schedule

The position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site work hours.