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.
• Participate in monthly project review teams discussions.
• Involvement 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.
• Engages with executive staff in the design, implementation and management of the strategic course for the MVA.
• Supports the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in presenting the annual budget to MDOT senior finance staff, and in cooperation with the Administrator, to the Secretary, Deputy Secretaries and TSO Finance team.
• Attending legislative budget hearings to support the Administrator as needed.

Requirements

• 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.
• Supervisor or management experience leading professional staff in areas such as financial operations, budget development, business administration, fiscal analysis, or related administrative functions.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

The current vacancy exists at MDOT MVA in the Office of Financial Management, which is located in Glen Burnie, 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.

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