Chief, Division Of Program Analysis

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position operates in a hybrid work environment, with job duties performed both remotely and on-site, unless otherwise directed by the Appointing Authority. The position is located within the Office of Finance, Program Analysis Unit, and serves as the Chief of the Program Analysis Unit, providing managerial oversight and leadership for a variety of financial and accounting functions. The position is responsible for overseeing and/or performing functions related to cost accounting, Quality Assessment Fee process management, Value-Based Purchasing Incentives, Hospital Working Advance fund distributions, and Negative Credit Balance reconciliations for Maryland providers, including hospitals, nursing homes, and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs). The position also oversees accounts receivable and payment functions and is responsible for monitoring the receipt and disbursement of funds to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. In addition, the position works closely with internal and external auditors, coordinates responses to audit inquiries, and supports efforts to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the Department’s financial operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, or a bachelor's degree with 30 credit hours in Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.
Six years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Three years of advanced duties in the area of cost accounting, systems accounting, or federal fund accounting.
Three years at a supervisory or management level.
Applicants who have met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above.
Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the non-supervisory/management experience.

Nice To Haves

Developing and implementing internal controls, fiscal policies, and process improvements and/or accounts receivable and payment processing.
Supervising, mentoring, and/or developing professional accounting staff.
Overseeing or managing audits, including coordinating with internal and external auditors and responding to audit findings.
Actuarial Science

Responsibilities

Providing managerial oversight and leadership for a variety of financial and accounting functions.
Overseeing and/or performing functions related to cost accounting, Quality Assessment Fee process management, Value-Based Purchasing Incentives, Hospital Working Advance fund distributions, and Negative Credit Balance reconciliations for Maryland providers.
Overseeing accounts receivable and payment functions.
Monitoring the receipt and disbursement of funds to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Working closely with internal and external auditors.
Coordinating responses to audit inquiries.
Supporting efforts to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the Department’s financial operations.