City of Baltimore
Chief Financial Officer, Operations Director I (NCS) - Department of Transportat
City of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Chief Financial Officer, Operations Director I (NCS) - Department of Transportation
City of Baltimore is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to oversee fiscal operations for the Department of Transportation.
This is a non‑civil service position.
Salary Range:
$120,166.00 - $198,106.00 Annually
Starting Pay:
$120,166.00 Annually
Get to Know Us The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact while serving its citizens.
Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work.
The city provides medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans, as well as wellness programs and workshops.
Learn more about our benefits at
City of Baltimore Human Resources Benefits .
Job Summary The CFO is an executive‑level position responsible for monitoring, managing, analyzing, compiling, and reporting on all fiscal operations within the agency in accordance with applicable statutory procedures and regulations.
The CFO creates the Department’s annual operating and capital budgets, develops long‑term financial strategy, oversees financial forecasts, audits, procurement, and the development of financial and budgetary policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP.
Essential Functions
Oversee all financial operations in the agency and lead the annual budgeting process for both operating and capital budgets.
Supervise payroll to ensure all staff are paid on a timely and accurate basis; monitor and approve budget expenditure.
Prepare cash flow projections and determine budgetary impacts; make recommendations to senior management.
Direct the preparation of all financial reports in an accurate and timely manner.
Oversee the monitoring of grant funds and make recommendations on grant expenditures.
Direct and coordinate the agency’s financial affairs according to sound principles, GAAP, and city, state, and federal regulations.
Oversee all procurement for the Department.
Provide directions and recommendations to the Director on all financial and fiscal matters.
Maintain awareness of new technologies, philosophies, and trends in finance; stay current on industry literature and represent the City as an industry leader.
Provide direction and oversight for payroll, grants accounting, procurement, and telecommunications operations.
Manage a team of approximately 13 staff.
Represent the agency before the Board of Estimates and the City Council on budget submissions and other financial matters.
Serve as the point of contact with City Audits and all external auditors; coordinate responses to audit requests and implement improvements.
Provide timely responses for all pending legislation that requires a financial analysis.
Workday software experience is preferred.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, management, or a related field from an accredited institution and a Certified Public Accountant license.
Experience:
Eight (8) years of senior management, policy‑driven operational responsibilities, including four (4) years managing homogeneous functions through subordinate supervisors.
Equivalency:
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in leadership management that supports staff members’ professional development.
Five (5) years directing a major program or project involving administrative policy formulation responsibilities.
Five (5) years in commercial or public finance industry or related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills with a track record of producing results related to budgetary and fiscal matters.
Ability to synthesize complex financial and policy topics and present findings in clear, accessible language.
Expert knowledge of financial analysis, budget development, and oversight processes.
Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of GAAP.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel; highly skilled in Microsoft Office.
Advanced knowledge of report preparation techniques and procedures; ability to develop professional, technical reports.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to engage internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to direct and lead a large team and interpersonal skills.
Supervisory experience.
Additional Information Background Check Eligible candidates under final consideration will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.
Probation All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a six‑month mandatory probation.
Financial Disclosure This position requires completion of a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7‑7, 7‑8, and 7‑9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws collecting public funding for civil rights enforcement.
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This is a non‑civil service position.
Salary Range:
$120,166.00 - $198,106.00 Annually
Starting Pay:
$120,166.00 Annually
Get to Know Us The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact while serving its citizens.
Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work.
The city provides medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans, as well as wellness programs and workshops.
Learn more about our benefits at
City of Baltimore Human Resources Benefits .
Job Summary The CFO is an executive‑level position responsible for monitoring, managing, analyzing, compiling, and reporting on all fiscal operations within the agency in accordance with applicable statutory procedures and regulations.
The CFO creates the Department’s annual operating and capital budgets, develops long‑term financial strategy, oversees financial forecasts, audits, procurement, and the development of financial and budgetary policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP.
Essential Functions
Oversee all financial operations in the agency and lead the annual budgeting process for both operating and capital budgets.
Supervise payroll to ensure all staff are paid on a timely and accurate basis; monitor and approve budget expenditure.
Prepare cash flow projections and determine budgetary impacts; make recommendations to senior management.
Direct the preparation of all financial reports in an accurate and timely manner.
Oversee the monitoring of grant funds and make recommendations on grant expenditures.
Direct and coordinate the agency’s financial affairs according to sound principles, GAAP, and city, state, and federal regulations.
Oversee all procurement for the Department.
Provide directions and recommendations to the Director on all financial and fiscal matters.
Maintain awareness of new technologies, philosophies, and trends in finance; stay current on industry literature and represent the City as an industry leader.
Provide direction and oversight for payroll, grants accounting, procurement, and telecommunications operations.
Manage a team of approximately 13 staff.
Represent the agency before the Board of Estimates and the City Council on budget submissions and other financial matters.
Serve as the point of contact with City Audits and all external auditors; coordinate responses to audit requests and implement improvements.
Provide timely responses for all pending legislation that requires a financial analysis.
Workday software experience is preferred.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, management, or a related field from an accredited institution and a Certified Public Accountant license.
Experience:
Eight (8) years of senior management, policy‑driven operational responsibilities, including four (4) years managing homogeneous functions through subordinate supervisors.
Equivalency:
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in leadership management that supports staff members’ professional development.
Five (5) years directing a major program or project involving administrative policy formulation responsibilities.
Five (5) years in commercial or public finance industry or related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills with a track record of producing results related to budgetary and fiscal matters.
Ability to synthesize complex financial and policy topics and present findings in clear, accessible language.
Expert knowledge of financial analysis, budget development, and oversight processes.
Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of GAAP.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel; highly skilled in Microsoft Office.
Advanced knowledge of report preparation techniques and procedures; ability to develop professional, technical reports.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to engage internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to direct and lead a large team and interpersonal skills.
Supervisory experience.
Additional Information Background Check Eligible candidates under final consideration will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.
Probation All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a six‑month mandatory probation.
Financial Disclosure This position requires completion of a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7‑7, 7‑8, and 7‑9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws collecting public funding for civil rights enforcement.
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