Director Of Finance And Fiscal Management

Job Description

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT

(Program Manager Senior II)

Recruitment #26-005483-0022

Department

MDH Behavioral Health Admin - Program Direction

Date Opened

7/14/2026 6:00:00 PM

Filing Deadline

7/28/2026 11:59:00 PM

Salary

$113,157.00 - $146,388.00/year, with potential growth to $178,453.00/year

Employment Type

Full-Time

HR Analyst

Michelle Johnson

Work Location

Baltimore County

Telework Eligible

Yes

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GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Behavioral Health Administration, Catonsville MD

Main Purpose of Job

The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) Director of Finance and Fiscal Management is responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of financial services, budgeting, forecasting, audits, expenditure control and monitoring, and jurisdictional grant management. The position develops and implements financial goals, policies, procedures and objectives. This position is responsible for managing a budget of approximately $3.9 billion in total funds.

The Behavioral Health Administration's mission is to develop an integrated process for planning, policy and services to ensure a coordinated quality system of care is available to individuals with behavioral health conditions. BHA, through publicly funded services and support, promotes recovery, resiliency, health and wellness for individuals who have or are at risk for emotional, substance related, addictive, and/or psychiatric disorders to improve their ability to function effectively in their communities. In order to foster integration across the spectrum of care, the Administration is managed under the Deputy Secretary of Behavioral Health.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six years of health or human services administrative or professional experience, including three years at a supervisory or managerial level.

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the general experience and a Doctorate will substitute for two years of the general experience. Additional experience will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the college degree.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desired candidates should possess the following:

Degree in Accounting or related field, from an accredited college or university
Experience with FMIS, BARS, and other state and/or federal management systems
Experience with full cycle general ledger
Experience preparing government budgets
Familiarity with state legislative session
Experience presenting to high level executives
Certified Public Accountant License

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. Resumes must be attached to application.
Applicants and 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

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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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six years of health or human services administrative or professional experience, including three years at a supervisory or managerial level.

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the general experience and a Doctorate will substitute for two years of the general experience. Additional experience will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the college degree.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desired candidates should possess the following:

Degree in Accounting or related field, from an accredited college or university
Experience with FMIS, BARS, and other state and/or federal management systems
Experience with full cycle general ledger
Experience preparing government budgets
Familiarity with state legislative session
Experience presenting to high level executives
Certified Public Accountant License

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. Resumes must be attached to