MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Position: Chief Financial Officer
Finance & Administrative Services
Office of Operations and Support Services (OOSS)
Salary: $170,000 - $235,000 based on experience and qualifications.
Application Deadline: October 30th, 2025
Principal Duties
Preparing, analyzing and ensuring the adequacy of the annual operating budget requests for the Maryland General Assembly and the Department of Legislative Services
Reviewing and analyzing expenditures to ensure accountability for appropriated funds
Ensuring the proper maintenance of a comprehensive system of accounting records
Overseeing the independent annual audit of the Department’s financial accounting records
Developing, maintaining and utilizing customized analytical tools necessary to provide reasonable oversight of financial transactions
Developing and maintaining a proper system of internal controls (e.g., policies, procedures and documents) necessary to provide reasonable assurance that financial transactions are properly authorized and accurately recorded
Providing management direction and policy guidance to ensure the security and proper maintenance of the Legislature’s accounting records
Providing management direction and policy guidance to ensure security and accurate recordation of, and the proper accountability for, the Department’s fixed asset (i.e., furniture and equipment) inventory
Reviewing procurement solicitation documents and related contracts to ensure the proper usage of State funds within the relevant statutory framework
Other duties as required to include projects such as:
Prepare job descriptions and conduct employee performance evaluations
Reviewing selected new legislation and /or statewide rules or regulations for potential fiscal impact on Finance Unit operations
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field from an accredited college or university, with sufficient credits to qualify for entrance to the Uniform CPA exam
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in accounting, auditing or related fields
Minimum of five (5) years of supervision of professional and paraprofessional accounting staff
Availability to work extended hours to complete legislative deadlines throughout the Legislative session or at other periods as needed. There is a requirement to be present during the 90-day Legislative session, even in unusually inclement weather
To Apply Email Resume and Cover Letter to jobs@mlis.state.md.us and include code 09-25. The cover letter should state the reasons for interest in the position, any relevant experience, and availability to begin work.
Website http://mgaleg.maryland.gov
The Department of Legislative Services is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law, regulation, or legislative policy.
Salary/Compensation: $170,000 - $235,000 per year
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Application Deadline: October 30th, 2025
Principal Duties
Preparing, analyzing and ensuring the adequacy of the annual operating budget requests for the Maryland General Assembly and the Department of Legislative Services
Reviewing and analyzing expenditures to ensure accountability for appropriated funds
Ensuring the proper maintenance of a comprehensive system of accounting records
Overseeing the independent annual audit of the Department’s financial accounting records
Developing, maintaining and utilizing customized analytical tools necessary to provide reasonable oversight of financial transactions
Developing and maintaining a proper system of internal controls (e.g., policies, procedures and documents) necessary to provide reasonable assurance that financial transactions are properly authorized and accurately recorded
Providing management direction and policy guidance to ensure the security and proper maintenance of the Legislature’s accounting records
Providing management direction and policy guidance to ensure security and accurate recordation of, and the proper accountability for, the Department’s fixed asset (i.e., furniture and equipment) inventory
Reviewing procurement solicitation documents and related contracts to ensure the proper usage of State funds within the relevant statutory framework
Other duties as required to include projects such as:
Prepare job descriptions and conduct employee performance evaluations
Reviewing selected new legislation and /or statewide rules or regulations for potential fiscal impact on Finance Unit operations
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field from an accredited college or university, with sufficient credits to qualify for entrance to the Uniform CPA exam
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in accounting, auditing or related fields
Minimum of five (5) years of supervision of professional and paraprofessional accounting staff
Availability to work extended hours to complete legislative deadlines throughout the Legislative session or at other periods as needed. There is a requirement to be present during the 90-day Legislative session, even in unusually inclement weather
To Apply Email Resume and Cover Letter to jobs@mlis.state.md.us and include code 09-25. The cover letter should state the reasons for interest in the position, any relevant experience, and availability to begin work.
Website http://mgaleg.maryland.gov
The Department of Legislative Services is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law, regulation, or legislative policy.
Salary/Compensation: $170,000 - $235,000 per year
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