Financial Management Division Chief (11234, Grade 38)

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission•Riverdale, MD

About The Position

The Financial Management Division Chief provides strategic and operational leadership for budgeting, fiscal analysis, internal controls, cost recovery, project charge administration, and resource development for the Department. Reporting to the Department Director, the Chief guides the responsible use of public funds while remaining directly engaged in reviewing, developing, and presenting complex analyses, forecasts, and financial recommendations. The Division oversees four work programs: Budget, Cost Recovery, Project Charge, and Resource Development. These programs coordinate the Department’s operating budget and revenue sources across six funds: Park, Recreation, Enterprise, Special Revenue, Advanced Land Acquisition, and Internal Service. The Chief leads the Division’s management team, guides subordinate managers and professional staff, and serves as a member of the Department’s management leadership team. The role works with senior leaders, policymakers, government officials, operating divisions, central administrative departments, and external partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Communications, Human Resources, Public Administration, Public Affairs and Marketing, or a related field.
Eight years of progressively responsible experience, including four years of lead or supervisory experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience totaling twelve years may be substituted.
May require a valid driver’s license under State and Commission rules and regulations; the license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit driving ability.
Strong technical expertise in governmental budgeting, accounting, forecasting, financial analysis, internal controls, public administration, and program management.
Ability to set direction, establish accountability, lead through managers, and develop a high-performing team.
Ability to independently analyze complex issues, review and validate critical work, develop sound recommendations, and clearly communicate financial information to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Demonstrated sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, constructive challenge of assumptions, relationship-building, and accountability for work quality and integrity.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
Public-sector financial management experience, preferably in parks and recreation or a comparable governmental agency.
Experience managing multimillion-dollar operating budgets across multiple fund types.
Certified Public Finance Officer credential or comparable professional credential.
Experience using enterprise financial systems, reporting tools, and data analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and executive decision-making.

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to budget formulation, expenditure and revenue forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations across six operating funds.
Review and validate complex analyses, assumptions, methodologies, forecasts, and recommendations for accuracy, completeness, and sound financial judgment.
Present and defend budget recommendations before the Planning Board, County Executive, and County Council, and communicate financial information to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Develop and manage the Division’s budget, monitor expenditures, and provide Department-wide guidance on resource allocation and fiscal stewardship.
Set priorities, allocate resources, establish performance expectations, and hold managers accountable for the Budget, Cost Recovery, Project Charge, and Resource Development work programs.
Direct Formula 2040 cost analysis and fee policy assessment and evaluate the financial and operational implications of proposed strategies.
Oversee County Council-mandated Project Charge allocations, recipient contract vetting, and program administration.
Oversee external resource development and the financial administration of grants, donations, sponsorships, naming rights, and other funding sources.
Develop, implement, and evaluate financial policies, systems, processes, performance standards, and internal controls; identify financial risk and strengthen accountability and compliance.
Review critical staff work for accuracy, completeness, sound methodology, and compliance with Commission requirements and applicable laws and standards.
Identify and implement process, policy, and system improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve financial reporting and decision-making.
Provide strategic direction for enterprise financial systems, reporting tools, and data analysis to support Department operational needs.
Recruit, supervise, mentor, and develop managers and professional staff; set expectations and evaluate individual and program performance.
Support succession planning, career development, professional growth, and the development of financial and technical skills across the Division.
Provide Department-wide training, guidance, and technical assistance to strengthen fiscal accountability, compliance, competence, and fiduciary decision-making.
Promote a collaborative, inclusive, accountable, and service-oriented work environment.
Collaborate with Human Resources, Legal, Audit, Finance, Department leadership, operating divisions, and external partners on complex financial and administrative matters.
Advise senior leaders on financial strategy, administrative policy, resource needs, program performance, and organizational risk.
Participate in leadership teams, audit response teams, policy groups, and interagency initiatives requiring financial expertise and coordinated decision-making.