State of Maryland
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, BUDGET/ACCOUNTING/REVENUE
State of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
GRADE
23
LOCATION OF POSITION
DHMH, Office of Finance, Medical Care Programs, Baltimore, MD
Main Purpose of Job
This position plans, directs and administers the revenue, accounting and budget operations of the Medical Care Programs through the Office of Finance.
With regard to revenue and accounting, the position directly supervises an Accountant Manager II in the Statewide claiming, reconciliation and distribution of Title XIX (Medicaid) and Title XXI (SCHIP) federal funds, which exceed $5 billion annually. The position directs the implementation of automated and manual accounting systems, operating within generally accepted accounting principles and agency accounting operations, and directs the fiscal year end close out of the Medical Care Programs. This position also supervises Division staff in preparing and/or reviewing Medicaid Administrative Cost Allocation Plans for a number of State agencies, with attention to cost accounting methodologies.
Under the direction of this position, fiscal staff prepares both standard and special statistical reports for use by management and control agencies. The position indirectly supervises an Accountant Advanced in evaluating and resolving major problems and modifying system financial reports, and in providing ad hoc reports. The position reviews and responds to State and federal audit reports and develops corrective action plans, where required.
With regard to the budget function, this position directly supervises two Accountant Manager IIs in the preparation of the annual administrative and provider reimbursement budgets for the Medical Care Programs, and in the quarterly projection of expenditures. The total budgets equal approximately $16 billion and include General, Federal, Special and Reimbursable fund sources. The major provider reimbursement budgets are Medicaid, SCHIP, and the Behavioral Health Program. The administrative budgets are in six separate programs: Executive Direction; Office of Enterprise Technology - Medicaid; Office of Health Services; Office of Finance; Major I.T. Development; and Office of Eligibility. The annual budget and quarterly projections require the integration of statistical data on Program enrollment, actual and projected expenditures and reimbursement rates, and actual and projected recovery of Federal, Special and Reimbursable funds, and communication between divisions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from and accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or other related major; and ten years of accounting/financial or budget management experience including experience with financial reporting and experience creating ad hoc and standard reports for senior management, three of which must have included supervision at the management/leadership level.
A CPA Certificate or a Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Public Administration will substitute for one year of the general experience. Applicants who met the CPA exam admission requirement prior to July 1, 1974 will meet the above education requirements.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred candidates should possess the following:
Experience in project management Experience with contract monitoring Possession of a CPA 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.
23
LOCATION OF POSITION
DHMH, Office of Finance, Medical Care Programs, Baltimore, MD
Main Purpose of Job
This position plans, directs and administers the revenue, accounting and budget operations of the Medical Care Programs through the Office of Finance.
With regard to revenue and accounting, the position directly supervises an Accountant Manager II in the Statewide claiming, reconciliation and distribution of Title XIX (Medicaid) and Title XXI (SCHIP) federal funds, which exceed $5 billion annually. The position directs the implementation of automated and manual accounting systems, operating within generally accepted accounting principles and agency accounting operations, and directs the fiscal year end close out of the Medical Care Programs. This position also supervises Division staff in preparing and/or reviewing Medicaid Administrative Cost Allocation Plans for a number of State agencies, with attention to cost accounting methodologies.
Under the direction of this position, fiscal staff prepares both standard and special statistical reports for use by management and control agencies. The position indirectly supervises an Accountant Advanced in evaluating and resolving major problems and modifying system financial reports, and in providing ad hoc reports. The position reviews and responds to State and federal audit reports and develops corrective action plans, where required.
With regard to the budget function, this position directly supervises two Accountant Manager IIs in the preparation of the annual administrative and provider reimbursement budgets for the Medical Care Programs, and in the quarterly projection of expenditures. The total budgets equal approximately $16 billion and include General, Federal, Special and Reimbursable fund sources. The major provider reimbursement budgets are Medicaid, SCHIP, and the Behavioral Health Program. The administrative budgets are in six separate programs: Executive Direction; Office of Enterprise Technology - Medicaid; Office of Health Services; Office of Finance; Major I.T. Development; and Office of Eligibility. The annual budget and quarterly projections require the integration of statistical data on Program enrollment, actual and projected expenditures and reimbursement rates, and actual and projected recovery of Federal, Special and Reimbursable funds, and communication between divisions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from and accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or other related major; and ten years of accounting/financial or budget management experience including experience with financial reporting and experience creating ad hoc and standard reports for senior management, three of which must have included supervision at the management/leadership level.
A CPA Certificate or a Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Public Administration will substitute for one year of the general experience. Applicants who met the CPA exam admission requirement prior to July 1, 1974 will meet the above education requirements.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred candidates should possess the following:
Experience in project management Experience with contract monitoring Possession of a CPA 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.