Job Abstract

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 05/20/2024

CLOSING DATE: 08/20/2024 AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT

SALARY RANGE: $150,570.00 - $177,000.00 Annually

CLASS DESCRIPTION

The City of Baltimore’s Department of Finance is seeking a Chief for the Bureau of Accounting and Payroll Services. This position will serve as the Chief Accountant for the City and candidate will be a key member of the senior management team of the Department of Finance.

This position leads a staff of approximately 56 individuals and is responsible for all city-wide accounting functions and transactions. The Chief will be responsible for development of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the A-133 Single Audit. Other functional areas of responsibility include Financial Reporting, Revenue Accounting, Grant Accounting, Financial Control, Project Accounting, and Accounts Receivable.

Other duties include providing leadership and direction to the City’s financial management and payroll systems, including participating and leading the City of Baltimore's continued operationalization of our Workday platform and take a leading role in developing the strategic vision for the Bureau and our citywide impact.

This is a hands-on position. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to diversity and inclusion; an ability to multi-task and lead projects; effectively communicate with all stakeholders; and maintain effective working relationships with staff and City employees, management and elected officials.

Eligible candidates are expected to have a minimum of 10 years of accounting experience with at least four years in a management role.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field from an accredited college or university.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATION

A CPA and Governmental accounting experience is strongly preferred. Interested candidates should apply online and submit a cover letter and resume to www.baltimorecity.gov. 

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Financial Disclosure:

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. 

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