Deputy Chief Financial Officer

St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission • 23121 Camden Way California, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) is responsible for recording, classifying, and summarizing MetCom’s business and financial transactions and analyzing, verifying, and reporting the results. The DCFO assists the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the development and implementation of policy and procedures governing all financial accounts required by the Board, State, and Federal agencies. This is a skilled professional position, dealing with confidential, and complex financial tasks to include accounting, auditing, and budgeting. Supervises Billing Office staff and assists/directs other Fiscal Supervisors as needed. Serves as CFO when CFO is unavailable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management or related field.
• Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience
• Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures
• Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public
• Knowledge of department practices and procedures
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles
• Knowledge of relevant Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding fiscal administration and management
• Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members
• ability to coordinate, advise, and work with other professionals
• Ability to review and analyze existing information and make informed and sound decisions
• Ability to use available resources to research information
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
• Ability to keep abreast with current fiscal policies and procedures
• Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) desired

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, statistical reports, and financial statements
• Reconcile general ledger, petty cash, payroll, and other liability accounts
• Analyze cash receipt postings and ensure receipts are properly recorded
• Manage all security access levels to enterprise software
• Maintain the Commissions’ financial system account code structure and performs the year-end close
• Prepare general fund operating budget, analyze budget to actual activity, prepare budget amendments and respond to budget inquiries
• Edit and approve new customer entry for Engineering Department
• Develops, monitors, and recommends internal controls
• Acts as the primary liaison for Federal, State, and independent auditors. Participates in audits providing requested information, review, and make recommendations and procedural changes to ensure compliance
• Calculates receivables, payables, prepaid expenses, and other calculations for yearly audit
• Monitor and maintain bank and investment accounts for the Commission. Performs high volume and multifaceted monthly bank reconciliations for payroll and general disbursements accounts.
• Approve weekly accounts payable batches and certify check registers for accounts payable and payroll.
• Reviews and approves all payroll earnings and deductions prior to disbursement.
• Oversees and provides direction to the Billing/Customer Office. Resolves complex billing issues, ensures accurate billing, and updates the bill code structure as needed. Reviews calculations and approves customer waiver requests per Policy
• Assist the CFO in directing and overseeing the other Fiscal Supervisors when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• The Metropolitan Commission is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic covered by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level