Hybrid Chief Fiscal Officer/Operations Officer III bei Baltimore City

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

CITY OF BALTIMORE, THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS ADVOCACY & DEVELOPMENT

CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER/OPERATIONS OFFICER III

Salary Range: $79,507-$127,043                           ANNUALLY

Starting Pay: $79,507                                               ANNUALLY

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Job Summary:  

The Mayor’s Office of Small & Minority Business Advocacy & Development (SMBA&D) is seeking an Operations Officer III to serve as Chief Fiscal Officer.  SMBA&D oversees compliance with the Minority & Women’s Business Program, Baltimore City Code Article 5, Subtitle 28, governing Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) & Women’s Business Enterprises (WBE).  The Minority & Women’s Business Program requirements are applicable to all City contracts.  SMBA&D additionally operates the MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Program, Baltimore Main Streets Program, and provides small business advancement resources.       

Essential Functions:

• Assisting SMBA&D Director & Deputy Directors in the responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds.
• Oversight of all financial aspects of the agency.
• Responsible for annual agency budget submissions.
• Review & submit budget amendments.
• Responsible for reconciling quarterly budgetary projections.
• Responsible for the development of financial protocols & standard operating procedures.
• Verification of procurement card purchases.
• Forecasting contract escalations &/or additional needs.
• Ensuring that vendor invoices are submitted & timely satisfied.
• Monitoring agency spending to ensure it remains within the budget parameters.
• Monitoring contracts to ensure the procurement process begins with adequate time to avoid any gaps in service delivery.
• Identifying additional discounts and areas of savings in our operations.
• Participating in citywide CFO meetings.
• Utilization of the Workday system for financial functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of methods and procedures for the collection or organization, interpretation and presentation of information.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of accounting, budgeting, fiscal controls and statistics.
• Knowledge of management practices and methods.
• Ability to adapt and apply the concepts and techniques of administrative analysis to the needs of specific projects.
• Ability to identify problem areas and recommend appropriate solutions based on logical consideration of alternatives.
• Ability to interpret and apply City Code, a variety of laws, rules, regulations, standards and procedures.
• Ability to prepare and present reports or recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Ability to compile financial and operational data and to analyze charts and reports and statistical and budgetary statements.
• Ability to speak and testify effectively before governmental and legal bodies and commissions, the media and community and business groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, community and business groups.
• Qualified candidates will have prior experience as a CFO, have a background in finance, accounting, banking, or large-scale organizational management.

Education:

• REQUIREMENTS: Qualified candidates will have prior experience as a CFO, have a background in finance, accounting, banking, or large-scale organizational management.

EQUIVALENCIES: Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Background Check                                        

Eligible candidates for final consideration for appointments 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. 

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 accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. 

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