Introduction

TheMaryland State Retirement Agency is the administrator of the Maryland State Retirementand Pension System.� The System is a multi-employer, public employees’benefit retirement system composed of twelve (12) separate retirement andpension systems with additional plan components, covering approximately 245,000active members and more than 160,000 retires and beneficiaries.The Agency is seeking to fill a seniorlevel Chief Financial Officer position which will serve on the leadership teamand report to the Executive Director. This position requires being in the office at least 3 days per week.***This position is a Management Service and will serve at the pleasure ofthe Appointing Authority.***

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland State RetirementAgency120 East Baltimore Street�Baltimore, MD� 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to: Provide leadership, administration, direction and guidance for all accounting, budgetary and procurement functions of the Agency through oversight of operations relating to Fiscal Accounting, General Accounting, Budget and Procurement.� Ensure quality and timeliness of work product and productivity of team.� Serve in an advisory capacity to the Executive Director and Senior Staff.� Research, develop, and recommend policy for review by the Executive Leadership Team and approval by Executive Director and the Board of Trustees.� Implement procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance with laws, rules and regulations as they relate to finance and investment accounting.� Perform special projects as directed by the Executive Director.� Serve as a resource to all programs within the State Retirement Agency.�Candidates for this position must have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills & strong listening skills.�

POSITION DUTIES

This position will:Provide leadership, administration, directionand guidance for all accounting, budgeting, and procurement functions of theAgency.Serve in an advisory capacity to the ExecutiveDirector and senior Agency management staff.Research, develop and recommend policy forreview by the Executive Leadership Team for subsequent approval by theExecutive Director and the Board of Trustees.Implement procedures and internal controls toensure compliance with laws, rules and regulations as they relate to budget,finance and human resources.Be responsible for all activities related toensuring proper internal controls over and accountability for Agency assets;timely, accurate collection and recordation of SRA revenues; and timely,accurate discharge and recordation of SRA obligations.Be responsible for the efficient and effectiveuse of Agency resources to meet the Agency’s authorized operational needs incompliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.Review, analyze and, when appropriate, submitrecommendations for improvement of, new accounting standards under review bythe emerging issues task forces of the various national accounting standardssetting organizations (e.g., AICPA, GASB).Perform special projects and other duties asassigned by the Executive Director.�Be responsible for ensuring timely, efficientand accurate completion. Examples of the types of special projects typicallyassigned might include: Initiating, reviewing, analyzing & commenting on proposed new legislation to identify and quantify potential fiscal or operational impact. Reviewing, analyzing, & commenting on proposed new actuarial funding alternatives to identify and quantify potential fiscal or operational impact.� Serving on statewide and ad hoc policy committees & study groups to review, analyze, and resolve operational imperatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�A bachelor’s degree inbusiness from an accredited college or university.Experience:���1. Twelve (12) years of experience in�financial accounting with�a CPA license.2. Five (5) or more years of supervisory experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidateswith:� Current or prior experience with the State of Maryland financial systems preferable; Exposure to pensions and financial services; Procurement experience; General ledger accounting experience;� Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.�

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that youprovide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet theminimum for this recruitment.� All information concerning yourqualifications must be submitted by the closing date.� We will not considerinformation submitted after this date.� Successful candidates will be referredto the hiring authority and placed on the employment (eligible) list for atleast one year.� This list will be used by the hiring agency to selectemployees. For education obtainedoutside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined bya foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.Due to the confidentialnature of the work, selected candidates must undergo and pass a backgroundcheck.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination willconsist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented onyour application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire.� The supplementalquestionnaire may be used as part of the rating process.� Therefore, it isimportant that you provide complete and accurate information on yourapplication.�

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online applicationprocess is STRONGLY preferred.� If online access is not available, you maymail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire�(by�theclosing�date)�to:DBM/Recruitment & ExaminationDivision301 West Preston Street, Room 608Baltimore, MD 21201 Please include a coverletter and resume.� All mailed documents must include the applicant'sname and the job number and must be received by the closing date.Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application. If you have any questionsconcerning the recruitment process for this position, please contact the�DBM Recruitment and�ExaminationDivision at�Application.Help@maryland.gov�or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Users: call viaMaryland Relay 1-800-735-2258. As an equal opportunityemployer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promotingemployees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. �People with disabilitiesand bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.� We thank our Veterans fortheir service to our country, and encourage them to apply.���