Queen Anne’s County Government
ACCOUNTANT II
Department of Finance & Budget
SALARY: $66,057 - $123,504 (the salary for this position is towards the minimum of the range).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 31, 2025 at 11:59PM EST
LOCATION: Centreville, MD (in-office)
JOB SUMMARY
This position provides accounting and financial services requiring mostly independent activity under the direction and supervision of the Chief Accounting Officer. The Accountant II position could work on a variety of tasks, but typically focused in one main area. This description includes all areas even though one person is not responsible for all Accountant II functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide cordial, responsive, and accurate customer service.
Project and Capital Asset Accounting:
- Monitor and update the capital asset subsidiary ledger, ensuring that all assets meeting materiality thresholds are capitalized and depreciated.
- Responsible for capital project accounting, including setting up new projects, monitoring for budget issues, working with Departments, and providing reports to the Finance Director.
- Review and identify project budget overages and work directly with departments if a budget amendment is necessary.
- Works directly with County departments and auditors on all capital asset issues and questions.
- Perform all year-end capital procedures including depreciation, reporting, fixed asset schedules for the annual audit, and responding to audit questions on capital items.
- Review accounts payable for potential fixed asset additions.
- Provide general accounting support to departments, including preparing budget amendments, adjusting journal entries, reconciliations, payroll, grant reporting, and other financial tasks to ensure departments have accurate financial information for decision-making.
Audit and Grant Accounting:
- Prepare financial grant reports ensuring that expenditures are within award specifications and that grant reimbursements are received.
- Perform various audit and budget tasks including complex reconciliations. Prepare and enter various adjustments to the General Ledger.
- Participate in the major components of the Audit, to include working directly with the Auditors and other departments, updating and/or creating new spreadsheets and word documents for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and final preparation of the ACFR for submission.
Other Responsibilities:
- Reconcile County bank accounts, following up on outstanding issues and maintaining proper procedures necessary to help identify fraud.
- Manage the County credit cards.
- Create and update procedural manuals.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the Finance Office and County operations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Extensive knowledge and skills in capital projects and fixed assets.
- Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work activities. Skill in the operation of personal computer or analogous computer hardware and word processing, spread sheet, and application software relating to payroll and accounts payable. Ability to write clearly and cogently on a variety of subjects related to the position. Ability to learn and understand the operating issues of other departments and agencies.
- Knowledge of, and experience with, Tyler Munis software is a plus.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Status as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred, but not required.
- Possession of a Class C Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License (or the equivalent from another issuing state) or the ability to obtain such a license within thirty (30) days of employment to position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and a minimum of three (3) years of experience performing comparable accounting tasks, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Governmental or non-profit sector preferred, but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Typically sit at a desk or computer table. Occasionally walk, stand, or stoop. Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Frequently use office equipment requiring an above average degree of dexterity. Possess a sufficient degree of hearing and speaking to be able to communicate with others both in person and over a telephone. Possess sufficient visual ability to effectively operate all office equipment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office-like setting that is an environmentally controlled room. The noise level is usually moderate.
COMMENTS
- Employees must conform to applicable policies and safety rules.
- This position is one within the Queen Anne’s County Civil Service System. An employee must serve a period of twelve-month probation during which he or she may be terminated without notice, cause, hearing, or right of appeal.
- This description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.
7/3/2025
Prince George’s County Government
Deputy Director of Finance (Grade 35)
Prince George’s County Government – Office of Finance
Salary: $175,000 – $215,000 (Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience)
Location: Wayne K. Curry Administration Building, Largo, MD
RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED
Prince George’s County Government is seeking an accomplished, results-oriented finance professional to serve as a Deputy Director within the Office of Finance. This senior leadership position plays a pivotal role in shaping strategy, ensuring operational integrity, and directing high-level financial functions. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, possess outstanding communication skills, and be proactive. In addition, they must be independently and highly dependable.
Position Overview:
The Deputy Director works closely with the Director of Finance to oversee the Accounting, Treasury, Risk Management, Debt Management, and Financial Systems Departments. They provide critical administrative leadership, implement fiscal policies, apply the County Charter and laws, and ensure excellence in service delivery across multiple financial functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Director in managing the Office of Finance, including the development and implementation of fiscal policies and managing office priorities.
- Serve as Acting Director when necessary.
- Directly oversee the County’s Accounting, Financial Systems and Risk Management operations.
- Oversee financial systems updates and compliance with legislative requirements.
- Conduct in-depth research and respond to complex complaints, legislative proposals, and inquiries.
- Ensure efficient revenue collection and investment operations.
- Lead and supervise a team of finance professionals.
- Promote professional growth through training and participatory decision-making to ensure staff development.
- Provide technical guidance and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including the County Executive, County Council, county officials, and external finance and business professionals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.
- Certified Public Accountant license
- Senior-level experience in government finance or public administration.
- Expert knowledge in fiscal policy, accounting principles, and risk management.
- Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and industry standards.
- Excellent written/verbal communication, strategic thinking, and judgment.
- Proven leadership experience in managing diverse financial divisions, risk management principles, and strategic planning skills.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume via email to – financedirector@co.pg.md.us
6/25/2025
Charles County Government
Assistant Chief of Accounting
Department/Division: Fiscal and Administrative Services/Accounting
Pay Grade: 118
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Chief of Accounting
Supervises: Lead Accountant, Asset Accountant
JOB TYPE: Full-time
JOB NUMBER: 2025-00097
DEPARTMENT: FAS ACCOUNTING
OPENING DATE: 06/17/2025
Summary
This is a repost of this position. Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Open until filled with a best consideration date of June 30, 2025.
We are hiring! Charles County Government is currently recruiting for an Assistant Chief of Accounting to become a part of the Department of Fiscal & Administrative Services team.
The hiring range is $87,911.27 - $115,163.88 annually commensurate with experience.
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION: New hires are eligible to telework after six months of employment following a satisfactory performance appraisal and subject to department approval.
The Assistant Chief of Accounting leads and supports the effective technical accounting services of the division and assists the Chief of Accounting with managing the administration and financial functions of the Accounting Division. The work involves general governmental accounting, payroll, accounts receivable, asset accounting, pensions, and debt service. The Assistant Chief of Accounting will perform complex accounting functions, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency and under broad administrative direction, with the responsibility for determining work plans, methods, and procedures, and guiding divisional activities to achieve required goals and objectives.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists in directing accounting operations, ensuring that transactions are properly and completely recorded in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, County policies and established standards.
- Takes a lead role in the coordination of the Annual Consolidated Financial Report (ACFR) for the County and works with the Chief on the preparation and review of the final document. Works with external auditors during annual audit process, including the planning process, status meetings, County work papers and assignments of audit tasks.
- Manages the review and reconciliation of the monthly and quarterly pension plan statements and OPEB activity to the general ledger and their lead into the County’s ACFR. Prepares the Pension and OPEB footnotes and statements for the ACFR. Researches and provides HR with the annual Pension Census report data.
- Reviews and approves transaction processing, postings, reconciliations and adjustments, journal entries, check requests, and other non-routine actions encountered in the daily operation of the accounting system.
- Monitors all the County debt service items, including bond, capital lease, and loan payments to various financial institutions throughout the year. Codes all debt invoices for payment as received and records the annual bond sale transaction and any debt refunding in the General Ledger. Reconciliation of this activity to the general ledger and lead all pertinent details to the County’s annual ACFR reporting.
- Maintains the County’s debt summary spreadsheets and prepares the debt footnote for the ACFR.
- Maintains all GASB 87 (leases) and GASB 96 (SBITAs) records. Interacts with other county divisions and reviews accounting records to determine new leases/SBITAs. Records these items in FinQuery and prepares all journal entries for entry, ensuring the balances in FinQuery and the accounting system match. Prepares the footnote disclosures on Leases/SBITAs for the ACFR.
- Devises and implements appropriate accounting and office systems, procedures, and methods to improve operational efficiencies and maintains the accounting policies, procedures, and official SOP’s.
- Develops proficiencies in all areas of accounting services by cross-training with all division members.
- Assists in preparing and/or reviewing various federal and state required reports.
- Prepares periodic and special financial statements and reports.
Tests and implements computer applications and updates and trains staff in its use. - Performs accounting and other departmental tasks while filling in for others when absent and as required.
- Directly and indirectly supervises staff in the Accounting Division as assigned
- Ensures that all capital asset records are up-to-date and accurate.
- Reviews all work of the capital asset accountant and implement suggestions for improvement.
- Keeps abreast of new GASB pronouncements and any updates to the accounting rules.
- Works on implementation and subsequent updates to the County's ERP system. Work with other departments on issues that cross over division lines.
- Monitors the County’s Economic Development Loan Funds and updates County administration as required, and files the annual reports to the State.
- Fills in as Acting Chief when he/she is absent and represents Accounting at meetings at the Chief's request.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business with emphasis in Accounting. Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Supervision and governmental or non-profit entity accounting experience preferred.
Licenses or Certifications:
Certificate as a certified public accountant (CPA) preferred.
Special Requirements/Qualifications:
May be subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices of governmental accounting as applied to the overall operation of the County's central accounting system.
- Knowledge of effective techniques and practices of administration and accounting office management including budgeting, computerization, personnel and purchasing.
- Knowledge of effective techniques of supervision.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations as they pertain to payroll, benefits, taxes, fees, and related required reports.
- Knowledge of advanced spreadsheet techniques, skill with word processing and publishing software, and familiarity with accounting databases and reports.
- Ability to lead on projects that go beyond department/division lines of the County’s organizational chart.
- Ability to direct the operation of the County's central accounting system.
- Ability to utilize excellent customer service skills to resolve water/sewer customer issues.
- Ability to implement effective systems, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations and accounting standards.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
- Ability to review, monitor and identify nonstandard or non-routine activities and take appropriate actions.
- Ability to analyze accounts and prepare financial reports and statements.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.
- Ability to keep abreast of all new governmental accounting standards, rules, and regulations.
- Ability to direct the work of professional and clerical staff.
- Ability to operate County vehicle.
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 plain English normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment.
6/25/2025
City of Alexandria, VA
Assistant Director of Finance for Revenue
The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a vibrant waterfront and is a unique and historic
place to live and work. About one-quarter of the City’s square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for the Assistant Director of Finance for Revenue position.
An Overview
The Assistant Director of Finance for the Revenue Division plans, coordinates, and directs activities, functions and personnel of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance. This class is responsible for formulating policy for and coordinating the work of units engaged in Car
Tax, Business Tax and trustee taxes, tax audits, tax and parking ticket collection, and enforcement. This incumbent assists the Director of Finance in the dissemination of all tax related information to the public. Functional areas supervised include the Discovery & collections, the Car Tax team, the Business Tax team, and Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled. The incumbent in this class is responsible for managing, directing, and coordinating the daily operations of the Division to ensure the integrated administration of the revenue producing tax systems of the City. Responsibilities include developing and analyzing tax policies and tax procedures, forecasting tax revenues, developing new tax systems for tax programs, supervising first line supervisors of the work units, and preparing and monitoring the Division’s budget. The incumbent performs these responsibilities independently under the general direction of the Finance Director and Deputy Director, requesting guidance only on matters not covered by established policy and/or having policy or political ramifications. This person is part of the senior leadership team for Finance and must regularly interact with individual and business taxpayers. This person must also interact with senior City leadership.
What You Should Bring
Comprehensive knowledge of local and State tax laws and tax policy, and familiarity with Federal tax laws; comprehensive knowledge of State and local enforcement and tax collection laws; thorough knowledge of public or business administration, including theories, principles and practices; thorough knowledge of accounting theory, principles and practices; thorough knowledge of bankruptcy law; ability to design and install revenue administration and tax collection and enforcement procedures and systems; ability to analyze and interpret complex financial and tax records and reports; ability to prepare accurate and complete revenue and
financial statements; ability to plan, organize, lead, motivate, assign and supervise the work of others; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental staff at all levels, other City employees, state and municipal officials, and the general public and
taxpayers, and the ability to communicate clearly, courteously, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
The Opportunity – Examples of Work
Supervises and oversees the daily operation of the Revenue Division of Finance and provides supervision and guidance to staff members in completing their assigned tasks and duties. Organizes and directs Division activities, communicates division policies and priorities to
accounting staff.
- Formulates and analyzes tax policy and system procedures, develops new tax systems for various City taxes and tax related programs which include reviewing and testing system functionality, and training staff on system procedures;
- Revenue forecasting and economic analysis;
- Monitors State legislation for any impact on City assessment policies and procedures;
- Analyzes, reviews, and provides comments and recommendations on proposed legislation that impacts City taxes and revenues;
- Formulates the Division's annual budget with the Finance Director and Deputy Director;
- Handles and resolves tax assessment appeals and responds to taxpayer complaints regarding tax assessment and customer service issues;
- Oversees the annual/monthly assessment of all City taxes except real estate;
- Directs and manages the Division's operations to include personnel resources, staffing, handling operational and employee concerns and ensuring adequate training of personnel, approves employee leave, participates in decisions to hire, discipline, discharge and
promote employees; - Provides leadership and insight in the area of Delinquent Tax Collections for all City taxes, including real estate taxes, following the standards set forth by the Federal Fair Debt Collections Act and the Code of Virginia provision regarding delinquent collection
laws and regulation; - Works closely with the City Attorney's Office and with outside attorneys to settle pending or threatened litigation and/or complex bankruptcy issues;
- Develops, prepares and updates division practices and procedures as well as training manuals for staff;
- Oversees the administration of many of the City's Taxpayer Services Programs;
- Ensures that all taxes such as car tax, business tangible personal property, business license, meal sales tax, transient lodging and other miscellaneous taxes are accurately assessed, audited and billed in a timely manner;
- Oversees the amendment of tax assessments by adjusting tax liability based on legal proof and documentation provided by the business owner or his/her legal representative;
- Coordinates with the Real Estate Assessment Office on customer service initiatives for real estate assessments and tax information;
- Administers the City's real estate and personal property tax relief for the Elderly & Disabled and similar programs for qualified veterans;
- Leads & promotes quality customer service operations;
- Performs related work, as required.
About the Department
The City of Alexandria's Finance Department is a fast-paced, diverse, and customer service focused operation that is responsible for: the assessment, collection, and enforcement of all City taxes; the management of cash flow and investments; accounting for and reporting the City’s financial position; processing payroll; executing a fair and competitive procurement environment; assessing all real and personal property in the City; managing the City’s risk and safety programs; and managing the City’s pension plans. The Finance Department has seven divisions and in fiscal year 2026 is operating with a total budget of $16.2 million and 109 FTE positions. The goal of the Finance Department is to treat all employees, citizens, and business owners professionally, with fairness and compassion.
Minimum & Additional Requirements
Four Year College Degree in finance, public administration, business administration or a related field with coursework in accounting and computer science, plus five years of increasingly professional financial or local/state tax administration experience, including three years of
experience supervising professional and support staff.
Preferred:
Master's degree; thorough knowledge of local, State, and Federal tax laws; knowledge of economics relative to revenue forecasting; thorough knowledge of US financial systems and money markets; thorough knowledge of public or business administration; thorough knowledge
of accounting theory, principles and practices; ability to design and install automated accounts receivable and revenue collection procedures and systems; ability to analyze and interpret complex financial and tax data; ability to prepare accurate and complete revenue and financial
statements; ability to plan, organize, assign and supervise the work of others; ability to communicate clearly, courteously and effectively, both orally and in writing; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; 7+ years of revenue experience and 5+ years of supervisory experience in financial operations.
Notes
This position requires successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to a criminal background check. The selection process for this position may include a phone or virtual interview and an in-person interview.
The starting salary range for this position is $115,562.20 to $161,307.77, based on qualifications and experience. The incumbent can eventually be awarded up to $207,053.34 with tenure and job performance.
6/25/2025
City of Alexandria, VA
Assistant Director of Finance for Treasury
The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a vibrant waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter of the City’s square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for the Assistant Director of Finance for Treasury position.
An Overview
The Assistant Director of Finance for Treasury supervises the day-to-day operations of the Treasury Division. The incumbent in this class is responsible for the collection of and accountability for payments of the City’s various taxes, bills for City-provided services, and a variety of State taxes. The incumbent in this class maintains records of all deposits to and disbursements from City bank accounts, and prepares daily and periodic reports to the Finance Director regarding status of the General, Bond, and Revenue Sharing Funds. The incumbent monitors funds available for investment and disbursement. Tasks are performed under the general supervision of the Finance Director.
What You Should Bring
Thorough knowledge of accounting theory, principles and practices; thorough knowledge of administrative systems management; thorough knowledge of municipal accounting principles and practices; thorough knowledge, or the ability to acquire thorough knowledge of City ordinances, Charter provisions, and State laws as they pertain to the operations of the Treasury Division; ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting records, and to prepare accurate and complete financial statements from such records; ability to prepare difficult and complex financial and administrative reports; ability to plan, organize, assign and supervise the work of technical and clerical personnel; and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
The Opportunity – Examples of Work
Supervises and oversees the daily operation of the Treasury Division of Finance and provides supervision and guidance to staff members in completing their assigned tasks and duties. Organizes and directs Division activities, communicates division policies and priorities to treasury staff.
- Develops and implements a comprehensive program for investing City funds, including forecasting cash needs and timing investments;
Develops and upholds the City’s investment policy and procedures, ensuring compliance with the Commonwealth’s Security for Public Funds Investment Act; - Ensures investment managers comply with the Code of Virginia and the City’s investment policy;
- Performs daily cash position analysis to determine amount of daily transfer to/from investment accounts;
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of State/City requirements for the investment of public funds;
- Maintains adequate liquidity for all cash disbursements by developing cash flow projections and generating daily check and electronic fund transfer reports;
- Responds to requests from various City staff by preparing reports, analyses, estimates, projections and historical information related to investment activity and interest revenue;
- Manages the City's comprehensive banking services program, which includes depository services, credit card services, zero balance services, returned check services, branch/night deposit services, cash vault services, controlled disbursement services, account reconciliation services, image services, ACH services, wire transfer services, fraud prevention services, lockbox services and online treasury management services;
- Works with independent auditors to ensure that the City's cash management practices receive a clean audit opinion;
- Plans, directs and coordinates all activities required to collect City taxes and fees;
- Supervises staff to ensure that each payment source and manual adjustment are reconciled daily;
- Oversees and provides guidance/training to staff as required in order to ensure accuracy and integrity of the Finance Department's financial records;
- Plans, organizes and directs work of professional, technical and clerical staff in mass billing of real estate taxes, personal property taxes and business property taxes;
- Develops billing schedules and billing specifications, designs and orders tax bill forms, reconciles and reviews test and production billing results;
- Monitors actual revenues and analyzes differences to determine impact on future cash flows;
- Develops specifications, issues Requests for Proposal, analyzes proposals, recommends successful bidder and negotiates contract terms and pricing for Treasury related contracts;
- Prepares annual budget for contracts, reconciles and pays monthly invoices and monitors year to date expenditures;
- Develops complex and innovative solutions to ensure efficient tax payment options, enhance customer service, improve department/City operations or comply with required legislative changes;
- Resolves complex tax issues and supervises staff as they respond to written and oral communications from the public;
- Plans, develops, supervises and evaluates the programs within the Division, including fiscal and reimbursement functions, human resources, budget development, etc.;
- Directs, manages and supervises the Division's employees and ensures that program objectives and outcomes are achieved;
- Ensures that administrative services are in compliance with local, State and Federal requirements;
- Provides direct supervision and consultation to team leaders, oversees team leader management of subordinates to include decisions on hiring, time management, discipline and content of performance evaluations;
- Performs related work as required.
About the Department
The City of Alexandria's Finance Department is a fast-paced, diverse, and customer service focused operation that is responsible for: the assessment, collection, and enforcement of all City taxes; the management of cash flow and investments; accounting for and reporting the City’s financial position; processing payroll; executing a fair and competitive procurement environment; assessing all real and personal property in the City; managing the City’s risk and safety programs; and managing the City’s pension plans. The Finance Department has seven divisions and in fiscal year 2026 is operating with a total budget of $16.2 million and 109 FTE positions. The goal of the Finance Department is to treat all employees, citizens, and business owners professionally, with fairness and compassion.
Minimum & Additional Requirements
Four Year College Degree in finance, public administration, business administration or a related field with coursework in accounting and computer science, plus five years of increasingly professional financial or local/state tax administration experience, including three years of
experience supervising professional and support staff.
Preferred:
Master's degree; thorough knowledge of Virginia state and local tax laws, and familiarity of federal tax laws; thorough knowledge of Virginia state and local public fund investment laws; thorough knowledge of United States’ financial systems and money markets; thorough knowledge of public or business administration; thorough knowledge of accounting theory,
principles and practices; ability to design and install automated accounts receivable and revenue collection procedures and systems; ability to analyze and interpret complex financial and tax data; ability to prepare accurate and complete revenue and financial statements; ability to plan,
organize, assign and supervise the work of others; ability to communicate clearly, courteously and effectively, both orally and in writing; 7+ years of treasury experience and 5+ years of supervisory experience in financial operations; professional certifications such as the Certified
Government Financial Manager (CGFM) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Notes
This position requires successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to a criminal background check. The selection process for this position may include a phone or virtual interview and an in-person interview.
The starting salary range for this position is $115,562.20 to $161,307.77, based on qualifications and experience. The incumbent can eventually be awarded up to $207,053.34 with tenure and job performance.
6/25/2025
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
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