Deputy Chief Financial Officer (NCS) - Department of Public Works

Job Summary

The Fiscal Division (Fiscal) serves as the central financial office for the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) and operates under the leadership of the Division Chief, the agency’s Chief Financial Officer. Fiscal is comprised of four functional offices: the Office of Budget and Financial Planning, the Office of Accounting, the Office of Procurement, and the Office of Contract Administration. Collectively, these offices support the department’s budget development and management, accounting operations, purchasing, capital project administration, and financial planning and reporting in support of its mission to deliver essential public services that promote a cleaner, healthier, and more vibrant region.

About the Role

The Deputy Chief Financial Officer performs high-level management of daily financial operations for the agency. The position does involve supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive administrative supervision from the Chief Financial Officer. An employee in this position works a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Essential Functions

• Aid in the planning, direction, and coordination of all financial operations within the agency
• Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, statistical reports, and other documents and reports required by laws, regulations, or senior leadership
• Serve as strategic advisor to the CFO on a complex range of agency financial matters including strategy, best practices, and policies
• Serve as the senior manager responsible for the leadership, performance, and accountability of multiple chiefs
• Consult with senior agency leaders on budget development, executing budgets within authorized amounts, position management, procurement, accounts payable, and fleet management
• Oversee the development and implementation of short-term and long-term financial objectives
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, cost effectiveness, and financial innovation
• Participate in the development, implementation, and oversight of agency-wide financial performance management and long-term financial plans in conjunction with the CFO
• Oversee the implementation of agency-wide financial performance management
• Examine documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations
• Direct financial studies and research
• Develop operating strategies, plans, internal controls, guidelines, and procedures for activities
• Perform personnel functions, such as selection, training, development, or evaluation
• Approve expenditures

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Have a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or other related degree. AND Have five years’ experience in financial analysis and administration or professional accounting, including three years of such supervisory responsibilities as disciplining, evaluating the performance of and recommending the hiring, firing and promoting of others.
• OR Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA a plus
• Master’s degree in relative field
• Have at least 4 years of experience in quantitative or financial analysis
• Have at least 3 years of financial, administrative, or program management experience
• Have at least 2 years of experience in treasury management
• Demonstrated experience with audit management

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Highly attentive to detail
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks/assignments simultaneously
• Strong working knowledge of general accounting principles and both operating and capital budget practices
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel

Additional Information

• Background Check Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.
• Probation All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-month mandatory probation.
• Financial Disclosure This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
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