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Montgomery County Government

Municipal Bonds Debt Manager (Manager II, Grade M2)
Department of Finance
Division of Risk Management
Rockville, MD
Salary Range: $110,403 - $194,980
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is one of Maryland’s outstanding places to live and work. With the largest population in Maryland at over one million residents and located near the Nation’s capital, Montgomery County is one of the most affluent jurisdictions in Maryland and the nation.  Montgomery County has a strong and diverse economy, with the 4th highest concentration of biotech in the U.S., corporate headquarters to industry leaders like Novavax, Marriott, Geico, and Lockheed Martin, and home to 32 federal facilities.  Demographically, Montgomery County is approximately 42.9% white; 20.1% Hispanic or Latino; 20.1% Black or African American, and 15.6% Asian. 91% of adult residents have at least a high school diploma, while 57.8% hold a bachelor’s or higher degree.
Department of Finance programs include Controller operations (AP, AR, Timekeeping & Payroll, General & Grants Accounting); Fiscal Management (debt management, investing, cash management, and revenue and economic forecasting); Treasury (tax billing and collection, and cashiering); and Risk Management (self- and commercial insurance, claims administration, and safety). These programs, including department-wide experts in information technology, human resources, contracting and budgeting, are managed by a team of professionals with a depth of government experience, and with industry expertise developed while working for Fortune 500 companies, bond rating agencies, investment banking, insurance, public accounting, and financial and systems consulting.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Montgomery County Department of Finance (Finance) is seeking an energetic and results-oriented Municipal Bonds Debt Manager with proven debt issuance and debt program management experience to lead our collaborative and committed debt management team. We are looking for an individual who possesses exceptional communication and organizational skills and the soft skills necessary to work effectively and successfully with others both internally and externally. Our managers demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence, evidenced by skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, time management, critical thinking, and the ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
This position is responsible for the effective management of Montgomery County’s debt program, which includes approximately $4 billion of general obligation and revenue bonds, commercial paper, and equipment leases. This position manages and executes the issuance of Montgomery County’s general obligation and revenue bonds; manages procurement and relationships with financial advisors; coordinates activities with the Office of the County Attorney, bond counsel, County Council staff, Office of Management and Budget, Controller’s office, lenders, underwriters and trustee(s); manages relationships and communications with rating agencies for new issues and surveillance; develops, implements and evaluates Montgomery County’s overall policies concerning the debt program; develops Montgomery County’s ~$450 million annual debt service budget and the debt management portion of the Finance budget; works with the cash management team and the Controller’s office to invest bond and commercial paper proceeds; manages the conduit bond issue program; and ensures that all pre- and post-issuance debt related activities are executed in accordance with all applicable federal, state and County laws, regulations and policies.
This position supervises staff members.
What You’ll Be Doing
This position will:
  • Oversee and manage Montgomery County’s debt program including planning and coordination with the Office of Management and Budget and all departments and agencies that will be responsible for spending and accounting for bond proceeds; and ensure that bond related decisions align with the capital improvement budget including expenditures, funding sources, and appropriations for debt service.
  • Manage the issuance of general obligation and revenue bonds, commercial paper, and lease financings.
  • Procure financial advisors and other required consultants/advisors; manage the transaction process including documentation, rating agency selection and credit presentations; guide decision-making throughout the process including transaction execution and post-issuance actions including spend-down and accounting for bond proceeds.
  • Manage relationships with financial advisors, rating agencies, lenders, underwriters, bond counsel, arbitrage consultants, and other professionals involved in a bond issuance.
  • Strategically manage the debt portfolio to ensure its efficiency and effectiveness in meeting Montgomery County’s debt financing needs.
  • Develop the annual debt service budget in conjunction with the Office of Management and Budget and coordinate the recommended budget presentation of the debt service budget; and attend County Council sessions as necessary to present County Executive recommendations and/or respond to questions regarding debt issuance and debt service.
  • Maintain, and update as needed, policies and procedures for the Debt Management unit.
  • Maintain communications with senior executive branch staff, elected officials, department representatives, and external consultants.
  • Supervise, train, and direct staff.
A criminal background and credit history check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience managing a large municipal debt program, three years of which were in a supervisory or executive capacity. Note: The term “executive” is further defined as a high echelon or high level position in an organization that is assigned technical research, management advisory services responsibilities, or policy-making duties and responsibilities that exerts considerable influence on organizational policy, plans, and operations through technical research, management advisory services, and/or policy-making duties and responsibilities (e.g., County positions at Grade 30 or above).
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevance of training, and experience in the following areas:
  • Management and oversight of a large municipal debt program including new bond issuance, post-issuance administration, continuing disclosure, arbitrage calculations, developing rating agency presentations and managing rating agency relationships, and developing debt service budgets
  • Experience issuing general obligation and revenue bonds and ensuring compliance with federal, State and local laws and regulations
  • Strategic management initiatives and long-term program planning
  • Written and oral communication, including ability to convey highly technical or sensitive information in plain language to high-level executives and elected officials
  • Development of collaborative relationships within all levels of an organization
The Job Number for the Municipal Bonds Debt Manager recruitment is 2025-00360. Interested candidates must create an online account in order to apply. This Recruitment closes June 26, 2025.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Resume Preparation Tips
listed under the “Career Resources” tab at https://www.Work4MCG.com
EOE. M/F/H.
6/13/2025

City of Westminster

Deputy Director of Finance 

About the City of Westminster
Founded in 1764 and incorporated in 1818, Westminster is a historic, picturesque community conveniently located near the capitals of both Maryland and Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. The City is 35 miles northwest of Baltimore, 60 miles south of Harrisburg, and 56 miles north of Washington D.C. Westminster serves as the county seat and is located in the center of Carroll County.

With an estimated population of 20,703, Westminster maintains a small-town appeal and high quality of life and has been recognized for its livability and family-friendliness. The City is home to McDaniel College founded in 1867. Its five largest employers are the Carroll County Public Schools, McDaniel College, Carroll County, Carroll Lutheran Village, and General Dynamics Robotic Systems.

Westminster is the proud host of a variety of events throughout the year including Miracle on Main Street, Fallfest, Flower and Jazz Festival, Beer and BBQ Fest, and Art in the Park, as well as several themed strolls along Main Steet. It is known for its art-related businesses and has many artists living in the community.

Westminster is a full-service municipality including public safety, public works, recreation and parks, water, sewer and data-fiber utilities, community development and planning, housing, HR, IT, finance and administrative services. The City has a total workforce of approximately 250 employees including full-time, part-time and seasonal employees.

About the Role
We’re seeking a skilled government finance professional who embraces new technology and also enjoys interfacing with the public and working cross-functionally with all City departments, for an in-person position during the core hours of 8 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, with the possibility of expanded hours driven by workload. As the ideal candidate for this role, you will be passionate about mentoring others, developing accurate financial reports/analyses to aid in strategic decision-making, and view both internal and external customer service as a top priority.

In this role, you will be a leader and mentor to the Accounting Specialists on the finance team and a trusted management partner to the Director of Finance, ensuring the integrity of the accounting records, related reports, and procurement process. You will participate in the development and implementation of the department’s goals, policies, procedures and priorities. Your passion for learning will be supported through professional development, membership in professional organizations and by the inclusive leadership style of the Director of Finance.

You will showcase your technical skills a.) using Excel to perform complex financial analyses and projections; b.) as the designated “super user” for the general ledger module and 3.) by supporting the
super-users for the other key finance modules such as accounts payable, accounts receivable and special assessments as the City begins an upgrade to its new accounting system in the next few months. This will be an exciting opportunity to evaluate and aid in decision-making for all of these modules.

You will be working with an exceptional team that is collaborative, supportive, inspires each other and takes pride in their work. The City offers outstanding benefits, stability, a respectful work culture and many challenging and rewarding projects you will apply your expertise to.

The Education and Experience required that will help you succeed in this role includes:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or related field required, master’s degree in a related field preferred and
  • Minimum five years progressively responsible supervisory and administrative experience in municipal or governmental financial management with substantial work in accounting, budget preparation, administration, analysis, and organization-wide coordination; or
  • Equivalent combination of relevant education, training and related experience

We value your professional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. Some of the key KSAs important for this role include:

Knowledge of

  • Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, statements, and guidance materials and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Financial planning, analysis and projections
  • Methods and techniques of budget preparation and execution, grant administration, grant audits, and procurement process
  • Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, policies and procedures

Skill in

  • Use of independent judgment and effective decision-making, as well as effective problem-solving
  • Analytical, statistical, and mathematical preparation of complex financial analyses and reports
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds
  • Computer systems and applications including, but not limited to, financial accounting systems and Microsoft Office products, with a demonstrated intermediate to advanced skill set in Microsoft Excel; Tyler Technologies’ ERP system, and report-writing

Ability to

  • Mentor, train and provide strategic direction for staff
  • Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data
  • Establish priorities and organize workload effectively and efficiently to complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner

What we offer
A comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision for yourself and your dependents, with premiums significantly subsidized by the City
  • City-paid short- and long-term disability plans
  • City-paid life insurance with the option to purchase more coverage
  • Generous paid leave that includes 11 holidays, vacation, personal days, a birthday holiday, sick days for yourself and family sick days so you can take care of your family, as well as bereavement leave
  • Participation in the Maryland State Pension System
  • The option to participate in a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with a 401(a) Matching Plan
  • City-paid Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development opportunities
  • Free membership to the Westminster Family Fitness Center and the City’s newly renovated and expanded municipal pool

Grade 118 – 40 Hours Per Week
Hiring Pay Range: $80,267.90 - $101,000, DOQ
FLSA Status: Exempt
Emergency Status: Non-Essential

We love our City and we think you’ll love it too! If you’re passionate about serving and supporting the Westminster community and enjoy working with others who are too, we welcome you to apply for this key role in our Finance Department.

Applications for this position will first be reviewed on June 20, 2025.

The City of Westminster is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is actively seeking a diverse applicant pool and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

6/5/2025

Town of Berlin

CUSTMER SERVISE REPRESENTATIVE
Customer Service Department
Starting salary range:
Grade 4 Step 5 $19.55/hour ($40,664/annually)

Essential Functions: This role serves as the initial point of contact for residential and commercial utility customers, while also assisting with the department’s daily operational needs. The desired candidate will be knowledgeable of standard office practices, procedures, and equipment; be proficient in writing and basic arithmetic; have experience with the collection of payments; possess the ability to type accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed; be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Town of Berlin team members, utility customers, and the general public; and be able to follow verbal and written instructions. This position represents the Mayor and Council and is responsible for assisting Berlin’s residential and commercial utility customers whenever possible. This is a full-time position, with a 40-hour work week. No weekends, evenings, or holidays!

Education and Experience: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. At least two years of experience in customer relations, customer account collections, and working with billing systems and daily cash receipt operations. A pre-employment background check is required. Must possess the ability to perform the essential job duties of the position, use common sense and reasoning to carry out uninvolved instructions, and resolve problems in standardized situations. Must perform duties safely and efficiently and set the standard for others. Must be a good communicator and able to work well with citizens, employees, and elected officials, while remaining courteous and professional.

Closing Day: Sunday, June 22, 2025. Applications will be reviewed and contact will be made with all applicants after the closing date. Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2025.

Apply: Apply today! If you value working with people, you’ll enjoy working with our office team and the constituents of Berlin. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a confidential Town of Berlin application for employment where they can upload a resume and include professional references. Once submitted, that information will be sent directly to the Town’s Human Resources Director, Kelsey Jensen. If you have any questions, please email kjensen@berlinmd.gov. Applications will be reviewed, and contact will be made with all applicants after the closing date. Printable applications can be found online at www.berlinmd.gov or can be picked up at 10 William Street Berlin, MD 21811.

EOE/M/F/V/D.

6/4/2025

Charles County Government

DIRECTOR OF FISCAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Salary: $126,208.10 - $204,456.92 Annually commensurate with experience.
Location MD 20646, La Plata, MD
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2025-00042
Department: FAS ADMIN
Opening Date: 04/01/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Charles County Government is seeking an experienced Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services to perform executive financial management and administrative management work in directing the County's financial affairs, assigned County functions, programs and services. Responsibilities involve planning, organizing, and directing the accounting and fiscal reporting, financial management, utilities billing, budgeting, purchasing, information technology, and cash and investment functions of the County; providing financial advice, estimates, projections, options and proposals to the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administrator and County staff; providing all department heads fiscal information regarding their operations; and providing leadership, program direction, policy guidance, and administrative oversight to managers, staff, and others carrying out assigned activities. Work is performed under broad administrative direction, with the employee responsible for determining the work plans, methods and procedures and guiding departmental activities to achieve required goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

  • Plans, directs, controls, and coordinates diverse work programs including management of County finances, budgeting, accounting, purchasing, information technology systems, and treasury. Establishes and monitors controls to evaluate performance in meeting program and County objectives; takes appropriate actions to correct performance and to adjust programs to meet requirements.
  • Manages positions and personnel to make best use of employees; selects employees and develops their capabilities; plans for succession of key personnel; counsels employees and administers discipline; handles human resource matters in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
  • Establishes goals and objectives for assigned County functions; approves work methods and procedures; reports on overall progress and effectiveness of programs.
  • Plans and uses resources economically; prepares accurate budgets and monitors expenditures.
  • Establishes and maintains effective means of coordinating plans and schedules with other County departments and external organizations; takes appropriate actions to maintain effective coordination in the event of delays and other problems, ensures that unit activities do not conflict with organizational goals.
  • Develops plans to meet unexpected situations, new developments and changes in programs; prepares for emergencies; understands the factors and conditions affecting programs and recommends appropriate responses when these change.
  • Directs preparation of management reports; develops and presents conclusions and recommendations.
  • Communicates understanding and support of organization goals and programs through actions and spoken and written words; interacts effectively with individuals and groups at all levels; maintains ties with external organizations; keeps all interested and involved parties informed of matters requiring their attention.
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable policies, rules, regulations, and laws; stays abreast of legal, regulatory and policy developments affecting areas of responsibility; enforces legal and regulatory requirements impartially.
  • Assumes the responsibilities and functions of the Director of Fiscal Services as set forth in the Charles County Code.
  • Serves as a committee member of the County's two pension plans, OPEB, and Worker's Compensation and as chairman to administer the County's LOSAP plan for fire and rescue personnel. Serves on other Committees as assigned.
  • Provides financial advice, estimates, projections, options and proposals to the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administrator and County staff.
  • Provides all department heads and affiliated County Agencies fiscal information regarding their operations.
  • Secures funding for vehicles, equipment, and capital projects through capital lease and bond financing. Capital lease includes awarding bid, document review, closing, and approving purchases throughout the year. Bond financing includes review of the Official Statement, preparing a Bond Presentation, presenting to the three rating agencies. After bond funding is received, includes review and monitoring that funds are spent appropriately.
  • Participates in the Executive Leadership Team and assisting in the development and execution of the Commissioners Goals and Objectives.
  • Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Finance, or Information Technology. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the management of government functions, programs and services that included management of diverse fiscal, administrative and information technology services, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Licenses or Certifications: Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements/Qualifications: May be subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of principles, concepts and practices of public administration as applied to the management of county government functions, programs, and services.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and fiscal management as applied to government accounting.
  • Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures as applied to the operations of a diverse fiscal management operation.
  • Knowledge of management principles and practices as applied to budgeting, personnel, purchasing, information technology, cash and investments, and related operations.
  • Ability to plan, organize and direct the accounting and fiscal reporting, financial management, utilities billing, budgeting, purchasing, information technology, and cash and investment functions of the County.
  • Ability to provide leadership, program direction, policy guidance and administrative oversight to managers and staff.
  • Ability to provide financial advice, estimates, projections, options and proposals to the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administrator and County staff.
  • Ability to ensure the timely and accurate production of financial reports and statements.
  • Ability to coordinate diverse activities that are difficult to integrate and manage efficiently.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.
  • Ability to direct the work of professionals.
  • Ability to maintain information confidentially.

Additional Information
Physical Demands: The work is sedentary with frequent periods of light physical activity and is performed in office surroundings. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment.

Department/Division: Fiscal and Administrative Services/Administration
Pay Grade: 123
FLSA Status: Exempt
Telework Eligible: Yes
Reports To: County Administrator
Supervises: Chief of Budget, Chief of Purchasing, Chief of Accounting,
Chief Information Officer, Chief of Treasury, and
Fiscal and Administration Coordinator

4/7/2025

Town of Berlin

ACCOUNTANT I (Full-time with full benefits)
Finance Department
Starting salary range:
Grade 9 Step 1 ($22.61/hour) to a Grade 9 Step 4 ($24.34/hour)

Essential Functions: This role is responsible for maintaining accurate accounts receivable records and generating invoices. Performing monthly reconciliations and journal entries. Monitoring financial transactions and assisting in month-end closings. Preparing reports and supporting special projects as assigned by the Finance Director. Communicating with the public regarding property tax and billing questions. Maintaining a high level of confidentiality. Maintaining effective working relationships with the Town of Berlin team members, utility customers, and the general public; and being able to follow verbal and written instructions. This is a full-time position, with a 40-hour workweek.

Education and Experience: Must possess a high school diploma or general education degree. An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a closely related field is preferred. Must have a minimum of three years of experience with general accounting. Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities would qualify. Must be bondable. A pre-employment and periodic background checks are required. The employee will be subject to pre-employment, post-accident, random, and reasonable cause drug and/or alcohol testing.

Closing Day: Sunday, June 22, 2025. Applications will be reviewed and contact will be made with all applicants after the closing date. Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2025.

Apply: Apply today! If you value working with people, you’ll enjoy working with our office team and the constituents of Berlin. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a confidential Town of Berlin application for employment where they can upload a resume and include professional references. Once submitted, that information will be sent directly to the Town’s Human Resources Director, Kelsey Jensen. If you have any questions, please email kjensen@berlinmd.gov. Applications will be reviewed and contact will be made with all applicants after the closing date. Printable applications can be found online at www.berlinmd.gov or can be picked up at 10 William Street Berlin, MD 21811.

EOE/M/F/V/D.

6/4/2025

Calvert County Government

Finance and Budget Director 

Job Description:
Join Calvert County Government as our next Director of Finance & Budget and lead the strategic financial management of one of Maryland’s most vibrant counties. This executive-level position is responsible for overseeing the proper accounting, reporting, and fiscal stewardship of County funds while providing critical support to departments across the organization. Reporting directly to the County Administrator, the Director will plan and implement financial systems, supervise multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced public finance professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for public service to shape the financial future of Calvert County.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Plans, directs, controls and coordinates diverse work programs involved in accounting for and managing County finances, computer services and purchasing. Establishes and monitors controls to evaluate performance in meeting program and County objectives; takes appropriate actions to correct performance and to adjust programs to meet requirements.
  • Manages positions and personnel to make best use of employees; selects employees and develops their capabilities; plans for succession of key personnel; counsels employees and administers discipline; handles human resource matters in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
  • Establishes goals and objectives for the organization; approves work methods and procedures; reports on overall progress and effectiveness of programs.
  • Plans and uses resources economically; prepares accurate budgets and monitors expenditures. Develops appropriate informational resources and safeguards their use. Procures, stores and distributes supplies and material economically and efficiently. Ensures efficient maintenance and operation of physical facilities and equipment.
  • Establishes and maintains effective means of coordinating plans and schedules with other County departments and external organizations; takes appropriate actions to maintain effective coordination in the event of delays and other problems; ensures that unit activities do not conflict with organization goals.
  • Develops plans to meet unexpected situations, new developments and changes in programs; prepares for emergencies; understands the factors and conditions affecting programs and recommends appropriate responses when these change.
  • Directs preparation of management reports; develops and presents conclusions and recommendations.
  • Communicates understanding and support of organization goals and programs through actions and spoken and written words; interacts effectively with individuals and groups at all levels; maintains ties with external organizations; keeps all interested and involved parties informed of matters requiring their attention.
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable policies, rules, regulations and laws; stays abreast of legal, regulatory and policy developments affecting areas of responsibility; enforces legal and regulatory requirements impartially.

Other Duties
Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Knowledge of--

  • Principles and practices of accounting and fiscal management as applied to government accounting.
  • Administrative practices and procedures as applied to the operations of an accounting department.
  • Management principles and practices as applied to computer services, purchasing and similar administrative operations.
  • Effective techniques of supervision.

Ability to--

  • Design, implement and direct the operation of County accounting system.
  • Prepare financial reports and statements.
  • Direct computer and purchasing services.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.
  • Manage staff, daily operations, and policy development and implementation.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Deal effectively with the public.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)

Training and/or Education:
Master's degree in accounting.

Experience:
Five years of experience in governmental financial management which must include considerable experience managing staff, daily operations, customer service and policy development and implementation.

Licenses or Certificates:
Certified public accountant certificate desired.

Special Requirements:
Work is subject to deadlines and frequent interruptions.
Subject to background investigation.

Physical Demands:
Operation of keyboard devices.

Unusual Demands:
May be required to work beyond normal scheduled hours.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Compensation Steps:
Pay rate: $150,000 - $185,000 annually
Contract, full-time position, 35 hours per week
Position closing date: June 13, 2025

Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on June 13, 2025. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on June 14th.

Calvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

  • 15 days of sick leave
  • 10 days of annual leave
  • 5 days of personal leave
  • 13 paid holidays *14 in an election year
  • Defined Contribution Plan
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Up to 80% tuition reimbursement
  • Gym membership discounts

Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.
Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities upon reasonable notice. County application required.

6/4/2025

Howard County Government

Deputy County Auditor

POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist in the annual county government wide risk assessment process, and the development the multiyear audit plan. Perform reviews of complex legislations, analysis of budget requests and related program and operational proposals of agencies subject to the County Council's budget authority. Plan, supervise and participate in complex audit assignments. This is an Executive Exempt position which serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$54.96 - $72.00
$114,319 - $149,766

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Performs advanced and highly responsible professional level work under executive level direction. Work includes program analysis, fiscal impact analysis of proposed legislation, analysis of budget requests and related program and operational proposals of agencies subject to the County Council's budget authority, and planning, supervising and participating in complex audit assignments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is **Executive Exempt** and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

  • Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels.
  • Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately.
  • Performs risk assessments, develop multiyear audit plans, plan and coordinate complex audits, and oversees staff in the conduct of audits of agencies and department units.
  • Analyzes or oversees staff who analyze the most complex proposed legislation to determine the fiscal and operational impact and may present findings and recommendations to the County Council.
  • Analyzes or oversees staff who analyze the most difficult budget requests and related program and operational proposals of agencies subject to the County Council's appropriation authority.
  • Meets with the County Council, County officials, and representatives of agencies subject to the Council's appropriation authority; prepares and presents findings and recommendations to the County Council and other elected and appointed officials.
  • Responds to Council inquiries.
  • May require attending meetings of the County Council.
  • Represents the County Auditor in his/her absence. Performs related work as required.
  • Reviews work of staff members; instructs, counsels and evaluates staff members; reviews work papers and draft reports; prepares final drafts of reports for the County Auditor's review.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree and six (6) years of related experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in finance and/or accounting.

Experience in governmental program and fiscal analysis and auditing or public accounting, with a minimum of four (4) years experience in an audit leadership role.

Graduate degree in Finance, Public Administration or Government Policy. Certification as a Public Accountant in Maryland a plus.

Extensive knowledge of County government, functions, programs, and general, financial, and administrative policies and procedures of County government and other agencies subject to the Council's appropriation authority.

Extensive ability to analyze financial transactions, statements, and records.

Extensive ability to analyze the operations, practices, policies, and procedures to identify opportunities for improvements and design improvements to financial management systems and practices.

Extensive ability to analyze complex legislation and budget requests.

Extensive knowledge of the policies and requirements of Federal and state agencies regarding financial and program transactions and reporting of the County government.

Extensive knowledge of the applications of computer technology to the financial and management processes of County government.

Extensive ability to review the work of staff members and provide constructive feedback and evaluations. Extensive ability to apply accepted principles and techniques to financial and program analysis.

Extensive ability to represent the County Auditor in meetings with the County Council and with Federal, state, and local fiscal and management personnel.

Extensive ability to listen and communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.

Extensive ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with colleagues, County officials, and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation

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