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ADMINISTRATOR V [052915] [058761]

Controller of Fund Accounting and Controller of GAAP Accounting

Recruitment #17-003184-0005

Introduction

Work that matters. Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is a national leader in the development of affordable housing and community development lending. We are proud to be at the forefront in implementing housing policies that promotes and preserves homeownership and creating innovative community development initiatives to meet the challenges of a growing Maryland.

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, Maryland 20706.

The Department of Housing and Community Development's Headquarters Office is located in Prince George's County at the New Carrolton Metro stop.

POSITION DUTIES

The Division of Finance and Administration is seeking two qualified senior level finance officers to complete the following teams. 

Controller of Fund Accounting

This position will manage a team of twelve (12) accountants in the day to day operations of federal grants management. The Department of Housing and Community Development receives over $300 million annually from various agencies in the federal government to pass through to counties, local governments, and non-profits. This position will hire, train and coach a professional team in reconciliations, cash management, new program setup and general communications with program staff. The position will be responsible for meeting all deadlines for the unit and the mandated reporting required by the federal government and transparency in government. In addition, the position will be responsible for process improvements, developing desk procedures, and oral and written presentations to executive staff.  The successful candidate must be able to work independently, be comfortable in working with auditors, take initiative and coach a team of professionals to meet stringent deadlines.  Must have experience managing federal awards and excel skills in financial formulas.

Controller, GAAP Accounting

This position will manage a team of seven (7) accountants in the day to day operations of GAAP financial statements, disclosures and variance analysis. This unit manages a $1 billion loan portfolio which grows annually. This position will manage 2 closely related units each having a lead accountant.  The sub ledger unit is the servicing entity for the portfolio and works closely with the asset management team.  Then there is a general ledger team that is responsible for reconciling the general ledger accounts and creating the financial statements, disclosures and variance analysis which explains changes between the years.   This position will hire, train and coach a professional team in general ledger reconciliations, cash management, new program setup and general communications with program staff. The position will be responsible for ensuring the deadlines are met, policy review and implementation. In addition, the position will be responsible for process improvements, developing desk procedures, and oral and written presentations to executive staff.  The successful candidate must be able to work independently, be able to create financial models using excel and its financial functions, be comfortable managing independent auditors, take initiative and coach a team of professionals to meet stringent deadlines with quality products.  A licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred with a minimum three years’ experience in creating financial statements, writing the footnotes to the statements (Disclosure document), and analyzing financial data to explain what the numbers represent and reasons for changes between periods. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Six years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Two years of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

One year of accounting experience in general ledger or in federal grants management.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated Management and Leadership Skills

Effective communication skills, orally and written

Data analysis and financial forecasting experience

Experience with Microsoft Excel, including advance financial functions

Certified Public Accountant

Federal Grants Management Experience

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please provide sufficient information on  your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for the recruitment.  Please provide transcripts, certifications or diplomas to document educational or certification qualifications.  Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service.  For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.  Transcripts and Foreign Evaluations are required prior to hire. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. Eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You will be required to complete a qualifications supplement, and the rating is based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position. Qualified candidates may be subject to an Excel test.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application and materials to: 

Drew Holcombe

Department of Housing and Community Development

Office of Human Resources

7800 Harkins Road Lanham, Maryland 20706.

All application materials must be received by the filing deadline.  If you are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send via email to drew.holcombe@maryland.gov.

Please include the following information in the body of the email:  

  • Attn: Drew Holcombe, Acting Senior HR Generalist
  • Your First and Last Name
  • Recruitment #
  • Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment

Incorrect application forms, or resumes in place of the application, will not be accepted. If you are interested in the position and cannot apply online please fill out the revised paper application which can be found on JobAps.  For questions concerning this position, please call 301-429-7546.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.   As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.




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