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Maryland Department of Transportation · 4 weeks ago

Director, Financial Services (DOT Executive VII)

Glen Burnie, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$127K/yr - $198K/yr

8+ years exp

The Maryland Department of Transportation is seeking a Director of Financial Services to lead their financial operations. This role involves managing financial functions, advising executive leadership on budgeting and fiscal matters, and ensuring compliance with regulations while overseeing a substantial annual budget and revenue.

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Responsibilities

Presenting budget strategies to the Secretary and Executive level staff at MDOT Headquarters

Discussing Budget and Strategic information with MVA Administrator and Executive management

Discussing monthly financial status with the Administrator and Executive staff

Providing information and insights to enable the Executive management in their decision-making process, participate in monthly project review team discussions, involved in legislative committee for fiscal, economic and program impacts and implementation strategies and legislation affecting MVA, and managing results plus other planning budget and finance meetings at MDOT

Leading the Office of Financial Services including Financial Management, Accounting, and Financial Systems

This position oversees the Accounting and Financial Systems Division to include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts, and Revenue

Responsible for the leadership and direction of the recording, processing and distribution of $2.0 billion in revenue

Additionally, the processing of over 2000 invoices monthly and over $20 million in various refunds via the Financial Systems of the MVA

Also, bank reconciliations and daily credit card reconciliations

Ensuring that fees and donations collected are accurately posted, accounted for and distributed according to laws, regulations and policies

Leading of workforce diversity and technological advances in the workplace

With new technological advances, such as Customer Connect, new financial systems, and new personnel system the incumbent ensures continuous training and skills development in technology and networking for staff

Continuous engagement to synchronize with Planning and Capital Programs team, Project Managers, Accounting and Financial team on capital funding and charges, closing issues, such as amendments, accruals and encumbrances

Directing the development of budgeting and forecasting models for expenditures

Directing the budgeting process using BARS (Budget Systems) for MVA

Financial Management Information system (FMIS)

Managing the allocation and funding of over 1700 positions that include regular and contractual employees

Qualification

Financial ManagementBudgetingFinancial AnalysisGovernmental AccountingEnterprise Financial SystemsForecasting ModelsVariance ReportingAnalytical SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsStrategic Thinking

Preferred

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

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