Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Fiscal Services Administrator VI)

About the role

The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Fiscal Services Administrator VI) serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. This executive-level opportunity plays a critical role in shaping financial strategy, overseeing complex fiscal operations, supporting executive leadership, and driving innovation across a high-impact organization serving millions of Maryland residents.

Responsibilities

• Discussing budget and strategic information with MVA Administrator and executive management.
• Monthly financial status with Administrator and executive staff.
• Providing information and insights to enable Executive management in their decision-making process.
• Participating in monthly project review teams discussions.
• Involving in legislative committee for fiscal, economic, and program impacts and implementation strategies of legislation affecting MVA.
• Managing for results and other planning, budget, and finance meetings at MDOT.

Requirements

• Management or executive-level experience advising senior leadership on financial strategy, budgeting, and fiscal policy.
• 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.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and commitment to transparency in financial management.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Experience: Six (6) years of experience in government, public sector, or business operations that includes exposure to budgeting, financial management, accounting, or fiscal oversight.