Chief Financial Officer **Repost**

Job Description

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER **REPOST**

PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR IV

Recruitment #26-005485-0006

Department

MDH Deputy Secretary for Operations

Date Opened

3/19/2026 2:43:00 PM

Filing Deadline

9/30/2026 11:59:00 PM

Salary

$128,818.00 - $203,150.00/year

Employment Type

Full-Time

HR Analyst

Michelle Johnson

Work Location

Baltimore City

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Introduction

RECRUITMENT REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

GRADE

26

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Health, Deputy Secretary for Operations, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position
oversees and directs all administrative, operational, and programmatic
functions of the Fiscal Services
Administration, Cost Accounting and Reimbursements
Division, and the General Accounting Division, providing financial stewardship
for all financial operations within the Maryland Department of Health's five
administrations (Operations, Public Health
Services, Behavioral Health
Administration, Developmental
Disabilities Administration, and the Healthcare Financing/Medicaid
Administration).
Financial operations include but
are not limited to: accounting, finance/budgetary projections, auditing, procurement, expenditure control
and monitoring, resource
and personnel allocation, and program cost analysis.

The position
oversees the operations of the department's Office of Finance,
the central office for
coordinating and setting processes and policies for all financial functions.

The Fiscal Services
Administration has the responsibility to provide fiscal support services and oversight to assure accountability, promptness, responsiveness, and fairness in the application of MDH or
State regulations and policies.

The Division of Cost Accounting
and Reimbursement is responsible for billing and collecting the cost of
inpatient and outpatient services provided at facilities operated by the
Maryland Department of Health, including fee coordination activities for community
services, preparation of the Department's indirect cost report,
preparation of hospital
cost reports, and audit settlement for human services providers.

The General
Accounting Division oversees all units within Accounting, Grants and Local
Health Accounting and FMIS Coordination Divisions responsibilities of the units under this directorate include ensuring implementation and support of FMIS functions, preparation of
accurate and timely financial information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates should possess a master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance or related field and ten years of fiscal administration, budgetary, or fiscal professional experience, three years of which at a supervisory or management level.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance or related field and 4 additional years of experience may substitute for the master's degree.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred candidates should possess the following:

Prior experience serving as a CFO or Deputy CFO at a state government agency. Prior experience in comparable areas in the private or non-profit sector will be considered.
Experience overseeing revenue generating activities, including billing and accounts payable and receivable.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must accompany your application.
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

The Maryland Department of Health offers the following benefits:

Meaningful Work
Excellent Health Benefits Package, including Medical, Vision, Prescription and Dental
Flexible Spending Accounts (Reduced Child and Health Care)
Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, 15 Sick Days)
Retirement
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Work Schedules (where applicable)
Free Mass Transit (Baltimore metro area)

For a full list of the benefits of working for the State of Maryland, please click the link below:

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates should possess a master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance or related field and ten years of fiscal administration, budgetary, or fiscal professional experience, three years of which at a supervisory or management level.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance or related field and 4 additional years of experience may substitute for the master's degree.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred candidates should possess the following:

Prior experience serving as a CFO or Deputy CFO at a state government agency. Prior experience in comparable areas in the private or non-profit sector will be considered.
Experience overseeing revenue generating activities, including billing and accounts payable and receivable.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must accompany your