Chief Bureau of Accounting and Payroll Services, Operations Director II (NCS) - Baltimore City Department of Finance - Baltimore, MD - On-site Full-time

 

About the job

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 5/12/2025

SALARY RANGE: $131,267.00 - $216,684.00 ANNUALLY

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.

Summary Of Position

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 is a key member of the senior management team in the Department of Finance.

This position leads a staff of 50 + employees and is responsible for all city-wide accounting functions and transactions. The Chief will be responsible for development of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) 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.

Essential Functions

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 taking 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, past experience overseeing organizational transformations, an ability to multitask and lead projects, effectively communicate with all stakeholders and maintain effective working relationships with staff and City employees, management and elected officials.

Education And Experience Requirements

EDUCATION: Have an advanced degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Law, or related field from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have at least ten years of progressive experience in accounting with five years of managerial responsibility

OR

EQUIVALENCY NOTES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience

Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and practices, auditing, grant accounting, and financial reporting

CPA is preferred.

Benefits

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: 

https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

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. 

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore 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 accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

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